Magnitude 1.6, Sat Feb 21 2026 5:35 PM


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


0.01.02.03.0Magnitude0123Time 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


0100200300400500600700800Depth (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
2026-02-21T04:38:19Z best 1.6 49.4 -38.05 177.94
2026-02-21T04:38:19Z automatic 1.6 55.6 -38.06 177.96
2026-02-21T04:37:37Z automatic 1.6 55.6 -38.06 177.96
2026-02-21T04:37:22Z automatic 2.6 679.3 -37.19 177.18
2026-02-21T04:36:43Z automatic 1.6 55.6 -38.06 177.96
2026-02-21T04:36:29Z automatic 1.4 55.6 -38.06 177.96
2026-02-21T04:36:23Z automatic 1.4 55.6 -38.06 177.96
2026-02-21T04:36:22Z automatic 1.4 55.6 -38.06 177.96
2026-02-21T04:36:22Z automatic 1.4 55.6 -38.06 177.96
2026-02-21T04:36:21Z automatic 1.3 55.6 -38.06 177.96