Earthquake OFF W. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:01:34 GMT
Time6 hours ago
Location
-39.4380, 172.2944
Depth
5.0 KM
Event Summary
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF W. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z., at Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:01:34 GMT. Depth: 5km. Reviewed by GNS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m.
Magnitude
3.6
m
Source
GNS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNSPrimary | 3.6 | 5 km | 6 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_GNS_20260218_0000105
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typem
Nearest Places
- Taranaki Terrace25.7 km
- Egmont Terrace26.9 km
- Southern Viti Canyon38.2 km
- Viti Canyons44.2 km
- Central Viti Canyon46.1 km
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