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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 20:52:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Southland (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 20:52:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Southland
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.12530, 166.89730

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.2 km)
Regional average: 69.2 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

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