Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake · Auckland Islands, New Zealand region

USGS · updated Oct 16, 2026, 14:32 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 17, 2026, 3:09 AM (GMT+13) Auckland Islands, New Zealand region at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -49.88°, 163.40° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 17, 2026, 3:09 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 14:09
Coordinates: -49.883, 163.404

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M 5.0 - Auckland Islands, New Zealand regionOct 16, 2026, 14:32 UTC

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