Magnitude 1.7, Mon May 18 2026 8:30 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


02040Depth (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
2026-05-17T20:33:58Z best 1.7 44.1 -38.61 176.68
2026-05-17T20:31:54Z preliminary 1.7 39.9 -38.60 176.68
2026-05-17T20:31:46Z preliminary 1.7 39.9 -38.60 176.68
2026-05-17T20:31:46Z preliminary 1.7 39.9 -38.60 176.68
2026-05-17T20:31:33Z automatic 1.7 43.7 -38.61 176.72
2026-05-17T20:31:30Z automatic 1.7 43.7 -38.61 176.72
2026-05-17T20:31:29Z automatic 1.7 43.7 -38.61 176.72
2026-05-17T20:31:29Z automatic 1.5 43.7 -38.61 176.72
2026-05-17T20:31:28Z automatic 1.5 43.7 -38.61 176.72
2026-05-17T20:31:27Z automatic 1.5 43.7 -38.61 176.72
2026-05-17T20:31:26Z automatic 1.5 43.7 -38.61 176.72
2026-05-17T20:31:21Z automatic 1.5 36.9 -38.58 176.54
2026-05-17T20:31:20Z automatic 1.5 36.9 -38.58 176.54
2026-05-17T20:31:14Z automatic 1.5 36.9 -38.58 176.54
2026-05-17T20:31:13Z automatic 1.6 36.9 -38.58 176.54