Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M3.4 earthquake 6 km SSE of Maoribank, New Zealand
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 6 km SSE of Maoribank, New Zealand at Feb 16, 2026, 00:27 UTC, at a depth of 31 km. The epicentre was 7 km (4 mi) ESE of Upper Hutt. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 3.4 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 16, 2026, 00:27 UTC |
| Depth | 31.4 km |
| Coordinates | -41.162, 175.130 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.4 | 23 km SW of Owhiro Bay, New Zealand | 60 km / 38 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km ENE of Grenada North, New Zealand | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.1 | 59 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 3.9 | 20 km S of Carterton, New Zealand | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 54 km | |
| 4.5 | 43 km WNW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 77 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.