Event Brief
Magnitude-5.9 earthquake hits near Te Anau
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Summary: A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck 40 km north of Te Anau, affecting parts of the South Island west coast.
WHO: Residents and authorities in New Zealand’s South Island
WHAT: Magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck 40 kilometres north of Te Anau
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET
WHERE: South Island west coast (from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point), near Te Anau
WHY: Cause not yet established.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
🔍 4 sources analyzed
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