Según la información preliminar entregada por autoridades neozelandesas, el terremoto ocurrió aproximadamente a 40 kilómetros al norte de la ciudad de Te Anau.

Initially assessed as a magnitude-6.3 earthquake, NEMA later revised that downward to a 5.9.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand’s South Island, shaking buildings and prompting authorities to briefly issue a

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the town of Te Anau on New Zealand's South Island, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.