Earthquake COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:40:05 GMT
Time6 days ago
Location
-40.9547, 174.9247
Depth
42.0 KM
Event Summary
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck on COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND, at Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:40:05 GMT. Depth: 42km. Reviewed by GNS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m.
Magnitude
3.0
m
Source
GNS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNSPrimary | 3.0 | 42 km | 6 days ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_GNS_20260121_0000098
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typem
Nearest Places
- Whareroa Beach2.6 km
- Whareroa Stream3.6 km
- Wainui Stream3.8 km
- Paekakariki4.2 km
- Mackays Crossing4.9 km
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