Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:23:39 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
-44.4530, 169.6826
Depth
5.0 KM
Event Summary
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:23:39 GMT. Depth: 5km. 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 | 5 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_GNS_20260131_0000276
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- East Branch Ahuriri River2.7 km
- Avon Burn2.7 km
- Ribbonwood Creek3.5 km
- Ribbonwood Stream4.7 km
- Dromedary Hill5.2 km
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