Magnitude 4.4, Tue Jan 27 2026 12:05 AM


Location history for this earthquake. The automatic earthquake location system makes many locations for each quake. Not all quakes have a location history.

Magnitude History


0.01.02.03.04.05.0Magnitude0123Time since earthquake (weeks)Magnitude Historyb

The magnitude history for this event. The most recent value is shown as a larger circle and also labeled: c: caution, g: good b: best (reviewed by a duty person).

Depth History


0100200300400500600Depth (km)0123Time since earthquake (weeks)Depth Historyb

The depth history for this event. The most recent value is shown as a larger circle and also labeled; c: caution, g: good b: best (reviewed by a duty person).

Origin History Map

Map of New Zealand.

Location History


Modification Time Quality Magnitude Depth Latitude Longitude
2026-02-17T20:47:45Z best 4.4 580.1 -26.12 -179.55
2026-01-26T14:27:51Z best 4.5 546.7 -26.54 -179.58
2026-01-26T11:12:45Z preliminary 4.5 546.7 -26.54 -179.58
2026-01-26T11:09:50Z automatic 2.7 51.5 -36.37 176.89
2026-01-26T11:09:49Z automatic 2.8 51.5 -36.37 176.89
2026-01-26T11:09:45Z automatic 2.9 51.5 -36.37 176.89
2026-01-26T11:09:43Z automatic 2.8 51.5 -36.37 176.89
2026-01-26T11:09:41Z automatic 3.0 51.5 -36.37 176.89