Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
Country overviewNew Zealand · Southland
M3.1 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 2, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
Details
ID
f34549998266833869f408f5798279928417b3bc
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 10:55:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.41730,
168.24770
Temperature
4.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.1 km)
Regional average: 69.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Southland
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 144 Catalogue entries
Of 143 other entries for this area and period, 102 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
698
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2