Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 69 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 69 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand at Sep 2, 2026, 06:57 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 219 km (136 mi) N of Invercargill. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 2, 2026, 06:57 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -44.430, 168.264 |
| Felt reports | 5 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 51 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 108 km | |
| 4.3 | 61 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 75 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 65 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 72 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.