Earthquake at 7:54 AM, 5 km south-east of Christchurch.
Magnitude 3.1, at a depth of 9.0 kilometres.
Modified Mercalli Intensity: IV (Light)
https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p180507 #mmi4 #mag3 #eqnz
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 5 km south-east of Christchurch, New Zealand on Mon Mar 9 2026 7:54 AM. The quake was 9 kilometres deep and the shaking was light close to the quake.

The quake may have been felt in Christchurch, and surrounding localities.