M3.1 Depth: 81.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-04-06 00:47:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 00:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. At around 81 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
81.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 00:47:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.42670, 167.12140
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.2 km
Intermediate
81.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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