M3.6 earthquake - OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.

What happened

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. on 18 Oct 2026, 08:08 UTC at a depth of 501 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.