Earthquake OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:22:31 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
-45.4947, 166.5564
Depth
5.0 KM
Event Summary
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z., at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:22:31 GMT. Depth: 5km. Reviewed by GNS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
3.4
ml
Source
GNS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNSPrimary | 3.4 | 5 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_GNS_20260220_0000220
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Coal River11.2 km
- Breaksea Island11.5 km
- Rocky Point12.1 km
- Wairaki Island12.5 km
- Mount Richards12.6 km
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