Moderate magnitude 4.7 earthquake at 33 km depth16 May 01:25 UTC: First to report: GEONET (NZ) after 3 minutes.16 May 01:26: Magnitude recalculated from 4.1 to 3.6.16 May 01:28: Magnitude recalculated from 3.6 to 4.7. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 174.70 to 33.00 km (from 109 to 21 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 305 km (190 mi) towards NNE.16 May 01:31: Epicenter location corrected by 4.6 km (2.9 mi) towards ESE.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeMay 16, 2026 01:22:16 UTC - Local time at epicenterSaturday, May 16, 2026, at 01:22 pm (GMT +12)Statuspreliminary (automatic detection)Magnitude4.7Depth33 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude32.8863°S / 178.2722°WNew ZealandSeismic antipode32.8863°N / 1.7278°EAlgeriaShaking intensityIV Light shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceGEONET (NZ) (Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey, New Zealand)Nearest volcanoHaungaroa (130 km / 81 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeLight Rain 16.5°C (62 F), humidity: 71%, wind: 9 m/s (18 kts) from SSEEstimated seismic energy released7.1 x 1011 joules (197 megawatt hours, equivalent to 169 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.7 | about seismic energy12 minutes agoMay 16, 2026 01:22 GMT / May 16, 2026 01:22 pm (GMT +12)Lat / Lng: -32.88633 / -178.27216: New ZealandSource: GEONET (NZ)Detail info | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-23006316',-32.88633,-178.27216,'12 minutes ago: Mag. 4.7, New Zealand',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in New ZealandNearby placesUser-reports for this quakeThere are no user reports for this quake yet.If you felt it, be the first to report it!Get the Android appCompare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-05-16EpicenterAgency4.733 km21 mi01:22:16New ZealandGEONET (NZ) (Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey, New Zealand)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 5 km2 (2 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 4 km (2 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)May 16, 2026 01:22 pm (GMT +12)12 minutes ago4.733 km0 km - This quakeNew ZealandMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 26 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 154 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.41 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 2.5 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 14.9 quakes per yearMag. 4 or higher: 120 quakes per year (or 10 quakes per month)Mag. 3 or higher: 145 quakes per year (or 12.1 quakes per month)Mag. 2 or higher: 145 quakes per year (or 12.1 quakes per month)The area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 51 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 1 to 5 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 10 days after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake had hit on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 11:46 pm (GMT +12 local time) in 86 km (53 mi) distance to the north:Mag. 5.6 earthquake South of the Kermadec Islands - May 6, 2026 - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 7.4. It had occurred 6 years earlier, on Friday, Jun 19, 2020, at 12:49 am (GMT +12 local time) in South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand:Mag. 7.4 earthquake New Zealand - Jun 19, 2020 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 8.2. It had occurred 109 years ago earlier, on Tuesday, May 1, 1917, at 06:26 pm local time (Universal Time GMT +0) in South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand:Mag. 8.2 earthquake Kermadec Islands Region - May 1, 1917 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapMay 12, 08:18 pm (GMT -12)4.133 km49 km (30 mi) to the S New Zealand I FELT ITInfoMay 9, 08:28 pm (GMT -12)4.033 km69 km (43 mi) to the E New Zealand I FELT ITInfoMay 6, 11:46 pm (GMT +12)5.610 km86 km (53 mi) to the N South of the Kermadec IslandsInfoApr 30, 06:40 pm (GMT +12)4.910 km94 km (59 mi) to the N South of the Kermadec IslandsInfoApr 28, 10:07 pm (GMT +12)4.894 km104 km (64 mi) to the NW South of the Kermadec IslandsInfoApr 20, 07:04 pm (GMT +12)5.110 km52 km (32 mi) to the N South of the Kermadec Islands 2 reportsInfoApr 20, 12:19 pm (GMT +12)4.910 km85 km (53 mi) to the E South of the Kermadec IslandsInfoOct 8, 2024 11:59 am (GMT +12)6.133 km79 km (49 mi) to the S New Zealand 1 reportInfoJun 27, 2024 04:37 am (GMT -12)6.333 km89 km (55 mi) to the SW New Zealand 2 reportsInfoSep 8, 2023 09:09 pm (GMT +12)6.9100 km46 km (29 mi) to the SW New Zealand 96 reportsInfoSep 5, 2022 11:19 pm (GMT +12)6.133 km70 km (44 mi) to the NE New Zealand 1 reportInfoAug 30, 2022 06:10 am (GMT +12)6.133 km19 km (12 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, New ZealandInfoDec 11, 2020 08:42 am (GMT +12)6.333 km69 km (43 mi) to the SW New Zealand 3 reportsInfoJun 19, 2020 12:49 am (GMT +12)7.433 km91 km (56 mi) to the SE New Zealand 250 reportsInfoJun 16, 2019 10:55 am (GMT +12)7.346 km250 km (155 mi) to the N Kermadec Islands, New Zealand 10 reportsInfoMar 7, 2019 03:46 am (GMT +12)6.424 km93 km (58 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 312 km south of Raoul Island, New Zealand 2 reportsInfoJun 26, 2015 06:45 am (GMT +12)6.310.2 km69 km (43 mi) to the NENew Zealand [Sea]InfoFeb 2, 2014 09:26 pm (GMT +12)6.544 km37 km (23 mi) to the E South of the Kermadec IslandsInfoOct 7, 2011 08:58 pm (GMT +12)6.136 km83 km (51 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 376 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoMay 16, 2006 10:39 pm (GMT +12)7.4152 km154 km (96 mi) to the NW Kermadec Islands RegionInfoMar 10, 2004 10:56 am (GMT +12)6.218 km70 km (43 mi) to the N South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoMar 7, 2004 11:08 pm (GMT +12)6.07 km57 km (35 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 347 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoNov 27, 2001 12:53 pm (GMT +12)6.010 km47 km (29 mi) to the SW South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoNov 11, 1996 12:47 pm (GMT +12)6.233 km82 km (51 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 379 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoJan 31, 1996 10:29 am (GMT +12)6.433 km4.5 km (2.8 mi) to the SW South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoJan 31, 1996 10:00 am (GMT +12)6.114 km7.6 km (4.7 mi) to the S South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoJan 1, 1993 08:17 am (GMT +12)6.416 km100 km (62 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 306 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoMay 14, 1989 12:59 pm (Auckland)7.044 km263 km (164 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 147 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoFeb 17, 1987 06:16 pm (GMT +12)6.810 km97 km (60 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, 413 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoSep 23, 1984 09:44 am (GMT +12)6.144 km95 km (59 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 312 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoSep 17, 1984 09:08 pm (GMT +12)6.310 km81 km (50 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 324 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoJan 27, 1983 04:02 am (GMT +12)7.0238 km296 km (184 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 184 km southwest of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoFeb 10, 1978 09:35 am (GMT +12)7.233 km260 km (161 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 167 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoOct 11, 1970 05:38 pm (GMT +12)6.225 km100 km (62 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 309 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoOct 11, 1970 03:16 pm (GMT +12)6.525 km101 km (63 mi) to the N South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoSep 27, 1968 06:02 am (GMT +12)7.150 km254 km (158 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 150 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoJul 25, 1968 07:23 pm (GMT +12)7.345 km240 km (149 mi) to the N Kermadec Islands, New ZealandInfoMay 20, 1968 07:13 pm (GMT +12)7.055 km233 km (145 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 171 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoNov 14, 1957 05:22 am (GMT +12)6.530 km84 km (52 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, New ZealandInfoFeb 13, 1949 06:24 pm (Universal Time)6.715 km87 km (54 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, New ZealandInfoOct 14, 1947 01:41 am (Universal Time)6.515 km55 km (34 mi) to the SE South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoSep 14, 1943 07:18 am (Universal Time)7.035 km310 km (192 mi) to the N Kermadec Islands, New ZealandInfoJul 11, 1943 02:10 am (Universal Time)6.815 km35 km (22 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 371 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoMay 27, 1942 06:31 am (Universal Time)6.515 km74 km (46 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, New ZealandInfoSep 1, 1937 08:38 am (Universal Time)6.545 km96 km (60 mi) to the W South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoApr 17, 1919 11:22 am (Universal Time)7.135 km258 km (160 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 146 km south of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoMay 1, 1917 06:26 pm (Universal Time)8.215 km242 km (151 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 247 km southeast of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoJun 29, 1910 10:45 am (Universal Time)7.135 km246 km (153 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 199 km southeast of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoMay 1, 1904 06:37 am (Universal Time)6.80 km28 km (18 mi) to the SE South of Kermadec IslandsInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]