Earthquake at 12:54 AM, 10 km south-east of Porangahau.
Magnitude 2.2, at a depth of 14.6 kilometres.
Modified Mercalli Intensity: III (Weak)
https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p198638 #mmi3 #mag2 #eqnz
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred 10 km south-east of Porangahau, New Zealand on Mon Mar 16 2026 12:54 AM. The quake was 15 kilometres deep and the shaking was weak close to the quake.

The quake may have been felt in Porangahau, and surrounding localities.