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M5.9 Earthquake
◍ 42 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand · · updated 7/16/2026, 8:17:47 PM
Severity score
72/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.9
Depth
76 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.9 recorded7/16/2026, 9:14:54 AM42 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 7/16/2026, 8:17:47 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.