Magnitude 4.8, Fri Apr 17 2026 1:34 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


0.01.02.03.04.05.0Magnitude0123Time 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


0100200300Depth (km)0123Time 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
2026-05-09T21:19:00Z best 4.8 300.0 -21.42 -175.86
2026-04-17T00:23:24Z best 4.9 300.0 -21.41 -175.86
2026-04-16T13:46:44Z automatic 4.0 184.0 -36.59 176.39
2026-04-16T13:40:30Z automatic 4.0 184.0 -36.59 176.39
2026-04-16T13:40:12Z automatic 3.6 184.0 -36.59 176.39
2026-04-16T13:39:57Z automatic 3.5 184.0 -36.59 176.39