Magnitude 1.8, Sun May 17 2026 2:50 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


0.01.02.0Magnitude0123Time 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


010Depth (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
2026-05-16T14:53:36Z best 1.8 5.0 -37.96 176.71
2026-05-16T14:53:36Z best 1.8 5.0 -37.96 176.71
2026-05-16T14:53:09Z automatic 1.9 10.0 -37.97 176.69
2026-05-16T14:52:56Z automatic 1.9 10.0 -37.97 176.69
2026-05-16T14:52:06Z automatic 1.8 10.0 -37.97 176.69
2026-05-16T14:52:01Z automatic 1.8 10.0 -37.97 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:57Z automatic 1.8 9.4 -37.95 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:50Z automatic 1.8 9.4 -37.95 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:49Z automatic 1.8 9.4 -37.95 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:49Z automatic 1.8 9.4 -37.95 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:43Z automatic 1.8 9.4 -37.95 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:42Z automatic 1.8 9.4 -37.95 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:42Z automatic 1.8 9.4 -37.95 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:26Z automatic 1.8 9.4 -37.95 176.69
2026-05-16T14:51:18Z automatic 1.8 10.0 -37.95 176.71
2026-05-16T14:51:16Z automatic 1.8 10.0 -37.95 176.71
2026-05-16T14:51:14Z automatic 1.7 10.0 -37.95 176.71
2026-05-16T14:51:10Z automatic 1.7 10.0 -37.95 176.71
2026-05-16T14:51:09Z automatic 1.9 10.0 -37.95 176.71