Earthquake COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:40:40 GMT
Time5 days ago
Location
-40.8564, 173.8349
Depth
45.9 KM
Event Summary
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND, at Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:40:40 GMT. Depth: 45.9km. Reviewed by GNS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m.
Magnitude
3.1
m

Source
GNS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNSPrimary | 3.1 | 46 km | 5 days ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_GNS_20260122_0000176
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typem
Nearest Places
- Punt Arm0.5 km
- Mokau Bay0.5 km
- Wharairiki Bay0.5 km
- Bullock Bay1.3 km
- Smylies Arm1.3 km
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