Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583905 |
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| Event time | 2026-02-27 11:00:01 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 22:00:01 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-27 11:03:30 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 113.39 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | GEONET |
| Continent | Australia - New-Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Administration area | Southland |
| Nearest settlement | Te Anau |
| Distance | 45 km |
| Course | NNW |
| Surface type | underground quake |