M4.4 Earthquake 44 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand — July 21, 2026
2026-07-21 11:28:26 UTC (2026-07-21) · approx. 10:28 PM UTC+11 local
On July 21, 2026 at 11:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 44 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand, at a depth of 68.6 km and coordinates -45.0456°, 167.5039°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
167.5039°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Te Anau, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 44 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand on July 21, 2026 at 11:28 UTC had a depth of 68.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t25n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 21, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 44 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand — July 21, 2026. Retrieved July 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t25n/