A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck near Te Anau, prompting a tsunami warning for New Zealand's South Island, later downgraded for areas from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point.
Initial reports had classified it as a stronger 6.3 magnitude tremor
Jul 16, 2026
04:30 pm
What's the storyA 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island on Thursday, with its epicenter located 40km north of Te Anau.
The quake is expected to impact the west coast of the island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point.
Initially assessed as a magnitude-6.3 earthquake, NEMA later revised that downward to a 5.9.
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