Earthquake COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:14:38 GMT
Time1 month ago
Location
-40.3294, 173.2098
Depth
196.7 KM
Event Summary
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND, at Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:14:38 GMT. Depth: 196.7km. 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 | 197 km | 1 month ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_GNS_20260103_0000259
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Onetāhua Rise15.5 km
- The Shellbanks29.6 km
- Bush End Point29.6 km
- Lagoon Creek30.0 km
- Mullet Creek33.6 km
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