| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.7 km |
| Coordinates | -48.124, 165.204 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-18 16:45:11.450 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 18, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 16:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Invercargill (New Zealand - NZ), about 305.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 165.204 and latitude -48.124.
| Location | Invercargill |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Invercargill | 305.4 km |
| Dunedin | 473.8 km |
| Rolleston | 751.3 km |
| Christchurch | 769.6 km |
| Nelson | 994.3 km |
| Blenheim | 1007.9 km |
| Wellington | 1072.1 km |
| Lower Hutt | 1085.8 km |
| Porirua | 1089.1 km |
| Upper Hutt | 1099.8 km |
| Paraparaumu | 1116.4 km |
| Masterton | 1148.7 km |
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