Magnitude 5.0, Mon Mar 23 2026 5:00 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


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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


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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
2026-03-22T16:13:50Z preliminary 5.0 36.4 -15.10 -172.65
2026-03-22T16:13:50Z preliminary 5.0 36.4 -15.10 -172.65
2026-03-22T16:07:26Z automatic 2.7 10.0 -38.47 175.72
2026-03-22T16:07:24Z automatic 2.7 10.0 -38.47 175.72
2026-03-22T16:07:20Z automatic 2.7 10.0 -38.47 175.72
2026-03-22T16:07:17Z automatic 2.5 10.0 -38.47 175.72
2026-03-22T16:07:11Z automatic 2.3 10.0 -38.47 175.72
2026-03-22T16:06:55Z automatic 2.3 10.0 -38.47 175.72
2026-03-22T16:06:41Z automatic 2.3 10.0 -38.47 175.72