Magnitude 4.8, Wed Feb 18 2026 4:11 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


0.01.02.03.04.05.0Magnitude012Time 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)012Time 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
2026-03-06T16:48:10Z best 4.8 568.2 -23.81 -179.87
2026-02-17T16:40:05Z best 4.8 549.0 -23.56 179.96
2026-02-17T15:19:19Z preliminary 4.8 533.3 -23.67 179.95
2026-02-17T15:16:03Z automatic 3.4 234.0 -35.72 177.17
2026-02-17T15:16:01Z automatic 3.5 234.0 -35.72 177.17
2026-02-17T15:15:59Z automatic 3.4 234.0 -35.72 177.17
2026-02-17T15:15:59Z automatic 3.3 234.0 -35.72 177.17