Magnitude 1.6, Tue Aug 18 2026 1:03 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


0.01.02.03.0Magnitude0123Time 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
2026-08-17T13:06:37Z best 1.6 139.9 -38.55 175.82
2026-08-17T13:06:37Z best 1.6 139.9 -38.55 175.82
2026-08-17T13:05:24Z automatic 2.6 182.2 -38.53 175.59
2026-08-17T13:05:05Z automatic 2.6 182.2 -38.53 175.59
2026-08-17T13:04:37Z automatic 2.5 182.2 -38.53 175.59