M5.9 earthquake — 42 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand
A moderate magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 42 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand on Jul 16, 2026 at 09:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 76 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 76.4 km |
| Coordinates | -45.043, 167.611 |
| Time | Jul 16, 09:14 UTC |
| Location | 42 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0xb |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.