Earthquake off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:01:02 GMT
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Time1 week ago
Location
-46.7200, 167.0148
Depth
15.6 KM
Event Summary
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, at Fri, 15 May 2026 16:01:02 GMT. Depth: 15.625km. Reviewed by VYT seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of M.
Magnitude
1.6
M
Source
VYT
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYTPrimary | 1.6 | 16 km | 1 week ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDvyt_3hc8gp2h8vw78
QualityD
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude TypeM
Last Update1 week ago
Used Stations5
Total Stations5
Felt Reports0
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