Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:76.397km) in New Zealand 16/07/2026 09:14 UTC, 130 thousand in MMI>=IV: MSMN News

On 7/16/2026 9:14:54 AM, an Earthquake occurred in New Zealand potentially affecting 130 thousand in MMI>=IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:76.397km.

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