Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.6 earthquake 5 km SE of Kennedys Bush, New Zealand
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 5 km SE of Kennedys Bush, New Zealand at Oct 16, 2025, 01:08 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 12 km (7 mi) S of Christchurch. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.6 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 16, 2025, 01:08 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -43.637, 172.624 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 34 km SSW of Leeston, New Zealand | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.