Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 116 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 116 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Aug 11, 2025, 12:20 UTC, at a depth of 111 km. The epicentre was 208 km (129 mi) NE of Whakatane.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 11, 2025, 12:20 UTC |
| Depth | 110.7 km |
| Coordinates | -36.570, 178.556 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 218 km | |
| 4.3 | 132 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.1 | 95 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 144 km | |
| 4.0 | 158 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 228 km | |
| 4.4 | 95 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 146 km | |
| 4.3 | 103 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.4 | 98 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 35 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 44 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.