3.1
Earthquake Details: 35 km south of Hokitika
8/16/2026, 12:26:22 PM
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred near 35 km south of Hokitika on 8/16/2026 at 12:26:22 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance0
Latitude-43.0490
Longitude171.0334
Event IDgeonet:2026p614914
Magnitude3.1
Updated:8/16/2026, 12:26:22 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/17/2026, 12:26:22 AM GMT+12
- UTC
- 8/16/2026, 12:26:22 PM UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.925 km north-west of Milford SoundBeforeM4.2140 km north-west of WestportBeforeM4.4225 km west of Milford SoundBeforeM4.4130 km west of OpunakeBeforeM2.940 km north of Te AnauBeforeM4.140 km north of Te AnauBeforeM2.950 km north-west of KarameaBeforeM3.015 km east of GreymouthAfterM2.935 km south-west of Milford SoundAfterM3.115 km south-east of StratfordAfterM2.820 km north-east of SeddonAfterM3.035 km south-west of CollingwoodAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 16, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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