M4.50 Earthquake – 284 km SW of Bluff, New Zealand

17 July 2026, 19:30 UTC · 23 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.50 earthquake struck 284 km SW of Bluff, New Zealand on 17 July 2026, 19:30 UTC, at a depth of 15.3 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.50 (mb)
Location
284 km SW of Bluff, New Zealand
Date & time
17 July 2026, 19:30 UTC
Coordinates
-48.2608, 165.4561
Depth
15.31 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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