A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Wanaka on February 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM. The tremor occurred 15 kilometers north of Wanaka at a depth of 12 kilometers. Over 8,000 people reported feeling it on GeoNet.

Damage and Response

Minor cosmetic damage to two buildings on Wanaka's main street. Emergency services received 47 calls within the first hour. The Wanaka Emergency Operations Centre activated briefly as a precaution.

Geological Context

The quake occurred along a previously unknown fault line. GNS Science seismologists are investigating. The region experienced a 3.8 magnitude quake in 2019.