Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits New Zealand's South Island
紐西蘭南島發生規模 5.9 地震
更新於: 2026年7月17日 下午12:00
On the night of July 16, 2026, residents of New Zealand's South Island experienced a significant magnitude 5.9 earthquake.
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。
Striking at 9:14 p.m., the epicenter was located 40 km north of the town of Te Anau.
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。
Over 18,000 people reported feeling the ground shake, with many describing a loud, train-like noise and visible movement of walls.
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。
Experts highlighted that the earthquake's unusual angle made it stand out from typical regional activity.
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。
Despite the scare, the community remained safe as officials continued to monitor the area for any unusual coastal currents.
儘管虛驚一場，但社區依然安全，官員們也持續監控該地區是否有任何異常的沿海海流。
