Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 42.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Southland
Country overviewNew Zealand · Southland
M4.9 Earthquake near Southland (New Zealand)
Earthquake newsQuakeMap24
Archive record · original publication time was not recorded
Automatically generated from measurement data by QuakeMap24. Values may change after further analysis.
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Southland (New Zealand) on February 21, 2026 at 23:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
68eb71cdea650714b2c45d4e0a6067a723055332
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
42.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 23:55:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.23230,
166.48710
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42.1 km
42.1 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · New Zealand
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · New Zealand
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
613
Country (24h)
New Zealand
5
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time