Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 44 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 44 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand at Feb 3, 2026, 23:35 UTC, at a depth of 18 km. The epicentre was 45 km (28 mi) SE of Blenheim. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 3, 2026, 23:35 UTC |
| Depth | 18.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.756, 174.383 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 1 km / 1 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.0 | 36 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 14 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 23 km SW of Owhiro Bay, New Zealand | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km ENE of Grenada North, New Zealand | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 3.4 | 6 km SSE of Maoribank, New Zealand | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 31 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.