| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -49.883, 163.404 |
| UTC time | 2026-10-16 14:09:54.288 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand region on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 14:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Invercargill (New Zealand region - NE), about 533.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 163.404 and latitude -49.883.
| Location | Auckland Islands |
| Country | New Zealand region (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-10-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Invercargill | 533.9 km |
| Dunedin | 692.3 km |
| Rolleston | 979.0 km |
| Christchurch | 996.5 km |
| Nelson | 1227.3 km |
| Blenheim | 1238.6 km |
| Wellington | 1301.2 km |
| Lower Hutt | 1314.7 km |
| Porirua | 1318.4 km |
| Upper Hutt | 1328.5 km |
| Paraparaumu | 1346.0 km |
| Masterton | 1376.2 km |
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