Published: Jul 16, 2026, 17:12 IST | Updated: Jul 16, 2026, 17:12 IST
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island on July 16, 2026, with the epicenter located approximately 40 km north of Te Anau in the Fiordland region. The tremor initially triggered a coastal tsunami warning that was later downgraded to an advisory.