Magnitude 3.9, Thu Mar 12 2026 6:13 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


0.01.02.03.04.0Magnitude01234567Time since earthquake (hours)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


0204060Depth (km)01234567Time since earthquake (hours)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
2026-03-12T01:05:35Z best 3.9 54.1 -38.33 177.41
2026-03-12T01:05:35Z best 3.9 54.1 -38.33 177.41
2026-03-11T17:17:22Z best 1.5 55.4 -38.41 177.56
2026-03-11T17:16:04Z automatic 2.0 40.0 -38.27 177.34
2026-03-11T17:15:49Z automatic 2.0 40.0 -38.27 177.34
2026-03-11T17:15:38Z automatic 2.0 40.0 -38.27 177.34
2026-03-11T17:15:37Z automatic 2.0 40.0 -38.27 177.34
2026-03-11T17:15:30Z automatic 1.8 40.0 -38.27 177.34
2026-03-11T17:14:58Z automatic 1.7 42.9 -38.35 177.40
2026-03-11T17:14:54Z automatic 1.5 42.9 -38.35 177.40
2026-03-11T17:14:53Z automatic 1.5 42.9 -38.35 177.40
2026-03-11T17:14:40Z automatic 1.3 42.9 -38.35 177.40