Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 98 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 98 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Nov 19, 2025, 08:56 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 210 km (130 mi) NNE of Gisborne.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Nov 19, 2025, 08:56 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.965, 179.073 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 153 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 132 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.1 | 95 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 144 km | |
| 4.9 | 146 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 17 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 45 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.