紐西蘭南島發生規模 5.9 地震
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits New Zealand's South Island
Updated at: July 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
在2026年7月16日晚間，紐西蘭南島的居民經歷了一場規模5.9的強震。
On the night of July 16, 2026, residents of New Zealand's South Island experienced a significant magnitude 5.9 earthquake.
地震發生於晚上9點14分，震央位於蒂阿腦鎮以北40公里處。
Striking at 9:14 p.m., the epicenter was located 40 km north of the town of Te Anau.
雖然該事件最初估計為規模6.3，但專家隨後將其修正為5.9。
While the event was initially estimated to be a magnitude 6.3, experts later revised it to 5.9.
地震起源於約50公里深的地層，影響範圍包括南地大區、奧塔哥及坎特伯雷等地區。
The quake originated at a depth of about 50 km, and its impact was felt across regions including Southland, Otago, and Canterbury.
超過18,000人回報感受到了地面晃動，許多人形容聽到如同火車般巨大的聲響，並看見牆壁明顯移動。
Over 18,000 people reported feeling the ground shake, with many describing a loud, train-like noise and visible movement of walls.
事件發生後，國家緊急應變署基於預防措施發布了臨時海嘯警報，該警報隨後被降級並取消。
Following the event, the National Emergency Management Agency issued a temporary tsunami warning as a precaution, which was later downgraded and canceled.
儘管蒂阿腦當地習慣於地震活動，但此次地震顯得特別強烈。
Although Te Anau is accustomed to seismic activity, this event was notably strong.
專家強調，地震不同尋常的角度使其與典型的區域活動有所不同。
Experts highlighted that the earthquake's unusual angle made it stand out from typical regional activity.
