Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 111.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast · Buller District
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M3.0 Earthquake near Buller District, West Coast (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2026 at 10:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Buller District, West Coast (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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 M3.3.
Details
ID
fae8c4ca11061802fae86cb88cf9d998d36bb2cd
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
111.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 10:54:05 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.21100,
172.59870
Temperature
5.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
111.6 km
111.6 km — deeper than the regional average (69.4 km)
Regional average: 69.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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