Magnitude 1.6, Sat Feb 21 2026 8:07 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


0.01.02.0Magnitude0123Time since earthquake (minutes)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


01020Depth (km)0123Time since earthquake (minutes)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
2026-02-20T19:10:17Z best 1.6 5.0 -38.29 176.40
2026-02-20T19:10:17Z best 1.6 5.0 -38.29 176.40
2026-02-20T19:09:34Z automatic 1.6 15.9 -38.32 176.40
2026-02-20T19:08:48Z automatic 1.6 15.9 -38.32 176.40
2026-02-20T19:08:27Z automatic 1.5 15.9 -38.32 176.40
2026-02-20T19:08:24Z automatic 1.5 15.9 -38.32 176.40
2026-02-20T19:08:14Z automatic 1.5 15.9 -38.32 176.40
2026-02-20T19:08:07Z automatic 1.5 5.0 -38.28 176.40
2026-02-20T19:08:01Z automatic 1.5 5.0 -38.28 176.40
2026-02-20T19:08:00Z automatic 1.5 5.0 -38.28 176.40
2026-02-20T19:07:58Z automatic 1.5 5.0 -38.28 176.40
2026-02-20T19:07:57Z automatic 1.6 5.0 -38.28 176.40
2026-02-20T19:07:52Z automatic 1.7 5.0 -38.28 176.40