Magnitude 2.3, Sun Aug 16 2026 8:17 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


0.01.02.03.0Magnitude0123Time 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


0100200Depth (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
2026-08-16T08:21:15Z best 2.3 136.9 -38.64 175.81
2026-08-16T08:21:15Z automatic 2.6 182.3 -38.49 175.60
2026-08-16T08:19:52Z automatic 2.6 182.3 -38.49 175.60
2026-08-16T08:19:48Z automatic 2.5 182.3 -38.49 175.60
2026-08-16T08:19:47Z automatic 2.5 182.3 -38.49 175.60
2026-08-16T08:19:40Z automatic 2.3 182.3 -38.49 175.60
2026-08-16T08:19:40Z automatic 2.3 182.3 -38.49 175.60
2026-08-16T08:19:06Z automatic 1.6 182.3 -38.49 175.60
2026-08-16T08:19:06Z automatic 1.6 182.3 -38.49 175.60
2026-08-16T08:18:55Z automatic 1.5 182.3 -38.49 175.60