Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Wellington · Masterton District
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M3.1 Earthquake near Masterton District, Wellington (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Masterton District, Wellington (New Zealand) on February 1, 2026 at 22:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
fd449219162f24ae4aed6004311bdc28893d7a62
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 22:32:36 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.90370,
176.09660
Temperature
24.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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