Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- GEONET
West Coast · Westland District
Country overviewNew Zealand · West Coast
M1.5 Earthquake near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On November 14, 2026 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by GeoNet. New Zealand: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
6853f211ee88952a3fad319c7018023561e3520f
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-14 22:05:12 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
geonet
Coordinates
-42.85368,
171.59346
Temperature
9.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (63.4 km)
Regional average: 63.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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678
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New Zealand
51
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