Earthquake OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:26:51 GMT
Time3 hours ago
Location
-36.5366, 177.2485
Depth
245.6 KM
Event Summary
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z., at Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:26:51 GMT. Depth: 245.6km. Reviewed by GNS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
3.1
ml
Source
GNS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNSPrimary | 3.1 | 246 km | 3 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_20260117_0000186
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Ngatoro Basin22.1 km
- Hikunui Valley22.5 km
- Whakatane Seamount35.2 km
- Ohena Ridge35.6 km
- Colville Basin51.2 km
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