Earthquake M4.6 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

Canterbury, New Zealand

Reported 2 hours ago(Jul 12, 2026, 4:31 PM)

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake at 29 km depth near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. Lat -42.58, Lon 173.52.

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Automated alert: magnitude 4.6 earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.

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Earthquake M4.6 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake at 29 km depth near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. Lat -42.58, Lon 173.52.
Reported 2 hours ago(Jul 12, 2026, 4:31 PM)