Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:02:22 GMT
Time22 hours ago
Location
-44.2872, 168.8461
Depth
5.0 KM
Event Summary
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:02:22 GMT. Depth: 5km. Reviewed by GNS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
3.2
ml
Source
GNS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNSPrimary | 3.2 | 5 km | 22 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_GNS_20260217_0000187
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Waterfall Flat0.3 km
- Mount Taurus0.5 km
- Wilkin River South Branch1.3 km
- Pearson Saddle1.3 km
- Mount Taurus1.5 km
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