Earthquake M3.8 – Off W. Coast Of S. Island, N.z.
Origin Time (UTC)
10:56:25 17.05.26
Magnitude
3.8 M
Agency
EMSC
Coordinates
46.877800°S 166.620700°E
Energy Release
7.56 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck Off W. Coast Of S. Island, N.z. on May 17, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 7.56 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
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