Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:18:15 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
-41.6865, 172.2089
Depth
81.2 KM
Event Summary
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:18:15 GMT. Depth: 81.2km. Reviewed by GNS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
3.0
ml
Source
GNS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNSPrimary | 3.0 | 81 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_20260117_0000289
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Thorn Creek2.2 km
- Tucker Creek2.2 km
- Broken Creek2.2 km
- Newton River3.0 km
- Black Valley4.0 km
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