Reported by EMSC 75 days ago.
It is the 6th strongest of the 6 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 18 June 2026.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.2 at a depth of -5 km.
The seismic region given by the source is SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.
Nearby, since 18 June 2026
- September 2, 2026 · score 21 · 16.0 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 2 out of 100, at 65 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 2 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 65% |
| Coordinates | -44.4447, 168.1030 |
| Timestamp | 2026-06-18T15:08:38.292Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260618_0000215 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.2 |
| Depth | -5 |
| MagType | ml |
| Region | SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND |
| Auth | GNS |
| SourceId | 2013263 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 2/100, in South Island of New Zealand (New Zealand), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.