Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 15 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 15 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Jul 28, 2025, 01:07 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 112 km (69 mi) NNE of Gisborne.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 28, 2025, 01:07 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.704, 178.420 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.4 | 56 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km NE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 59 km / 36 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 5.6 | 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.6 | 98 km ESE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 17 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 45 km | |
| 4.4 | 57 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 118 km | |
| 5.0 | 35 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 23 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.