Magnitude 5.3, Thu Apr 2 2026 10:01 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


0.01.02.03.04.05.06.0Magnitude01234Time 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


0100200300400500Depth (km)01234Time 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
2026-04-29T22:18:59Z best 5.3 100.1 -10.40 161.28
2026-04-01T21:54:44Z best 5.2 91.1 -10.45 161.24
2026-04-01T21:19:52Z preliminary 5.3 72.1 -10.25 161.59
2026-04-01T21:09:59Z deleted 2.3 488.8 -40.80 173.83
2026-04-01T21:09:47Z deleted 2.1 488.8 -40.80 173.83
2026-04-01T21:09:46Z deleted 2.2 488.8 -40.80 173.83
2026-04-01T21:09:45Z deleted 2.2 488.8 -40.80 173.83