Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 36 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 36 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand at May 16, 2026, 06:34 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 38 km (24 mi) SE of Blenheim. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | May 16, 2026, 06:34 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.790, 174.225 |
| 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 | 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 15 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.