| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -48.995, 166.496 |
| UTC time | 2026-03-03 11:55:07.633 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Invercargill (New Zealand - NZ), about 320.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 166.496 and latitude -48.995.
| Location | Invercargill |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-03-03
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Invercargill | 320.5 km |
| Dunedin | 460.0 km |
| Rolleston | 753.1 km |
| Christchurch | 769.3 km |
| Nelson | 1010.7 km |
| Blenheim | 1016.0 km |
| Wellington | 1075.2 km |
| Lower Hutt | 1088.3 km |
| Porirua | 1092.8 km |
| Upper Hutt | 1101.8 km |
| Paraparaumu | 1120.6 km |
| Masterton | 1147.4 km |
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