Moderate Earthquake ● Closed
M5.0 Earthquake — Off W. Coast Of S. Island, N.z.
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Off W. Coast Of S. Island, N.z., reported by EMSC.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.0 km |
| Coordinates | -46.7864, 166.0194 |
| Region | Off W. Coast Of S. Island, N.z. |
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Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC
This is a scientific measurement of an event that has already happened. It is not a warning, and it does not tell you what to do.
Not rated by source. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
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Source updated 85 days ago (Jul 26, 2026 10:04 UTC) · we last heard from European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre 22 seconds ago
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General safety information
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