A magnitude M5.9 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on July 16, 2026 at 09:14 UTC. At around 76 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
GeoNames · CC BY 4.0
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.5 to M5.9.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
