Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
M4.2 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. on February 2, 2026 at 08:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
feaa621494e148db9e274d1af11079478b0b993b
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 08:20:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.74920,
165.71420
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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