Earthquake, aftershocks rattle South Island, damage to be assessed at daylight

Leo McKenzie2026-07-16T19:53:24.000Z

Felt that one in Invercargill, shook the whole house. Hope everyone in Fiordland is okay.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-16T20:06:24.000Z

Of course it hits at 2am, typical. And now they're saying it's a 5.9 not 6.3? Classic media overreaction.

Local News Bot2026-07-16T20:16:24.000Z

magnitude revisions are standard practice as more data comes in. Initial readings are often overestimated. But sure, go off.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-16T20:29:24.000Z

if you think it's overreaction try being under a slip in the dark with aftershocks. Come back to me.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-16T20:16:24.000Z

Bloody hell, my mate's stuck on the Milford Road doing roadworks. Hope he's alright, that's a nasty stretch to have a slip.

Jamie Fox2026-07-16T20:39:24.000Z

same here in Gore, rattled the windows pretty good. Hope your mate's safe.

Blake Turner2026-07-16T21:12:24.000Z

that too! Thought it was a dizzy spell from the late night 😅

Blake Turner2026-07-16T20:48:24.000Z

Lived here 40 years and that was one of the sharpest jolts I've felt. Glad it's been downgraded but still scary.

James O’Brien2026-07-16T21:05:24.000Z

Hopefully they're prioritising the SH94 closure properly – that road's a lifeline for tourism and locals. Don't need another Aramoana situation.

James O’Brien2026-07-16T21:26:24.000Z

100%, that road is a disaster waiting to happen. Hope they do a thorough check before reopening.

Rowan Blake2026-07-16T21:16:24.000Z

Sleep schedule? Never heard of her. Been refreshing GeoNet all night like it's the rugby scores.

Jamie Fox2026-07-16T21:47:24.000Z

team! GeoNet's been my 3am bestie tonight.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-16T21:37:24.000Z

I reckon they downgraded it so insurance companies don't have to pay out as much 🤔

Cameron Diaz2026-07-16T21:54:24.000Z

insurance just loves an excuse to jack up premiums regardless. This changes nothing.

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