| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 76.4 km |
| Coordinates | -45.043, 167.611 |
| UTC time | 2026-07-16 09:14:54.293 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 09:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Invercargill (New Zealand - NZ), about 161.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.611 and latitude -45.043.
| Location | Invercargill |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-07-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Invercargill | 161.6 km |
| Dunedin | 244.1 km |
| Rolleston | 413.4 km |
| Christchurch | 434.0 km |
| Nelson | 623.1 km |
| Blenheim | 646.5 km |
| Wellington | 716.0 km |
| Lower Hutt | 730.1 km |
| Porirua | 731.5 km |
| Upper Hutt | 744.3 km |
| Paraparaumu | 757.6 km |
| Masterton | 796.8 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
Stay informed
Earthquake alerts
Create targeted notifications for important seismic activity near the places you follow.