M4.4 earthquake - Auckland Islands, New Zealand region

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Auckland Islands, New Zealand region on 17 Feb 2016, 00:11 UTC at a depth of 24 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.