Magnitude 2.1, Sun May 17 2026 8:58 PM


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


0.01.02.03.0Magnitude012345Time 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


0102030Depth (km)012345Time 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
2026-05-17T09:03:15Z best 2.1 27.2 -38.10 178.85
2026-05-17T09:00:42Z automatic 2.2 21.1 -38.14 178.76
2026-05-17T09:00:24Z automatic 2.2 21.1 -38.14 178.76
2026-05-17T09:00:21Z automatic 2.2 21.1 -38.14 178.76
2026-05-17T09:00:20Z automatic 2.2 21.1 -38.14 178.76
2026-05-17T09:00:00Z automatic 2.1 21.1 -38.14 178.76
2026-05-17T08:59:59Z automatic 2.1 21.1 -38.14 178.76
2026-05-17T08:59:53Z automatic 2.1 21.1 -38.14 178.76
2026-05-17T08:59:46Z automatic 2.3 26.8 -38.10 178.97
2026-05-17T08:59:41Z automatic 2.3 26.8 -38.10 178.97
2026-05-17T08:59:37Z automatic 2.3 26.8 -38.10 178.97
2026-05-17T08:59:36Z automatic 2.3 26.8 -38.10 178.97