A moderate earthquake measuring 5.30 magnitude was recorded offshore the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. The seismic event occurred on February 02, 2026, at 08:15:44 UTC.
Geophysical assessment indicates the epicenter was located in the Tasman Sea, near coordinates -43.50 latitude and 169.00 longitude. The focal depth of the tremor was calculated to be approximately 25.0 kilometers, characterizing it as a deep, crustal event beneath the seafloor.
Ambient environmental conditions recorded near the affected coastline at the time of the shaking reported a temperature of 11.6°C. The skies were observed to have broken clouds, with no significant adverse weather impacting the region.
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