Disasters · Earthquake

M5.9 · New Zealand

First tracked 27 July 2026 · Last updated 17 July 2026

M5.9

Magnitude

76 km

Depth

26,656

Population exposed

30 thousand in MMI>=IV

Exposure detail

An M5.9 earthquake struck 42 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand, at a depth of 76 km. Estimated population exposure was 26,656, with 31 felt reports recorded. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed