5.3 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Te Kuiti, Waikato Region, New Zealand
16 hours ago
UTC time:
Thursday, October 15, 2026 05:25 AM
Your time:
2026-10-15T05:25:31Z
Depth:
286.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mww
USGS page:
M 5.3 - 43 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand
USGS status:
Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
8 persons
2026-10-15 05:25:31
5.3 magnitude, 286.0 km depth
Te Kuiti, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Te Kuiti, Waikato Region, New Zealand
5.3 magnitude earthquake
Today
2026-10-15 05:25:31
at 05:25
October 15, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -38.5480, 175.3810
0.0 km from Te Kuiti (0.0 miles)
Depth: 286.0 km
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