Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M3.9 earthquake 20 km S of Carterton, New Zealand
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 20 km S of Carterton, New Zealand at Mar 22, 2026, 01:31 UTC, at a depth of 54 km. The epicentre was 30 km (19 mi) SSW of Masterton. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 3.9 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 22, 2026, 01:31 UTC |
| Depth | 53.7 km |
| Coordinates | -41.206, 175.508 |
| Felt reports | 5 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.0 | 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.4 | 23 km SW of Owhiro Bay, New Zealand | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km ENE of Grenada North, New Zealand | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 44 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.