First published Oct 16, 2026, 3:18:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:18:16 PM UTC

M 5 earthquake - Auckland Islands, New Zealand region

USGS reported a magnitude 5 earthquake in the Auckland Islands, New Zealand region, at a depth of 10 km. The source lists a tsunami flag of 0 and no further event details.

Illustrative image: Seismic sensors, White Island volcano, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand — David Broad/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Why it matters

The source records a seismic event but provides no information about impacts or response.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day M 5 earthquake - Auckland Islands, New Zealand regionU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms

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