Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:25:26 GMT
Time3 hours ago
Location
-42.3956, 173.7514
Depth
11.9 KM
Event Summary
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:25:26 GMT. Depth: 11.9km. Reviewed by GNS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m.
Magnitude
3.2
m
Source
GNS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNSPrimary | 3.2 | 12 km | 3 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_GNS_20260218_0000177
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typem
Nearest Places
- Point Kean3.6 km
- Ingles Bay4.4 km
- The Point B&B4.5 km
- Kaikoura Aerodrome4.8 km
- Armers Beach4.9 km
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