Earthquake off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:01:19 GMT
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Time2 weeks ago
Location
-44.5200, 166.9766
Depth
174.9 KM
Event Summary
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, at Fri, 08 May 2026 17:01:19 GMT. Depth: 174.9267578125km. Reviewed by VYT seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of M.
Magnitude
2.3
M

Source
VYT
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYTPrimary | 2.3 | 175 km | 2 weeks ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDvyt_12hol3u4unxpy
QualityD
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude TypeM
Last Update2 weeks ago
Used Stations5
Total Stations5
Felt Reports0
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