Magnitude 1.9, Mon Aug 17 2026 12:13 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


0.01.02.03.0Magnitude012345Time since earthquake (hours)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)012345Time since earthquake (hours)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
2026-08-16T17:41:51Z best 1.9 148.2 -38.44 175.87
2026-08-16T12:17:40Z preliminary 1.9 146.4 -38.49 175.99
2026-08-16T12:17:40Z preliminary 1.9 146.4 -38.49 175.99
2026-08-16T12:16:28Z automatic 2.7 199.4 -38.38 175.77
2026-08-16T12:16:18Z automatic 2.6 199.4 -38.38 175.77
2026-08-16T12:16:15Z automatic 2.4 199.4 -38.38 175.77
2026-08-16T12:15:36Z automatic 2.0 199.4 -38.38 175.77
2026-08-16T12:15:36Z automatic 2.0 199.4 -38.38 175.77
2026-08-16T12:15:28Z automatic 2.0 199.4 -38.38 175.77
2026-08-16T12:15:28Z automatic 2.0 199.4 -38.38 175.77
2026-08-16T12:15:26Z automatic 1.2 199.4 -38.38 175.77