Earthquake at 8:07 PM, Within 5 km of Pongaroa.
Magnitude 2.1, at a depth of 10.0 kilometres.
Modified Mercalli Intensity: III (Weak)
https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p203504 #mmi3 #mag2 #eqnz
A magnitude 0.5 earthquake occurred 15 km north-east of Ohakune, New Zealand on Tue Mar 17 2026 8:07 PM. The quake was 4 kilometres deep and the shaking was unnoticeable close to the quake.

The quake is unnoticeable.