Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 70 km ENE of Wainui, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 70 km ENE of Wainui, New Zealand at Jul 12, 2025, 04:15 UTC, at a depth of 20 km. The epicentre was 73 km (46 mi) ENE of Gisborne.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 12, 2025, 04:15 UTC |
| Depth | 20.4 km |
| Coordinates | -38.387, 178.776 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 56 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km NE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 25 km / 15 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.6 | 6 km NNE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 4.6 | 98 km ESE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 70 km ESE of Wainui, New Zealand | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.8 | 15 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 58 km NE of Wainui, New Zealand | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.