Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 31 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 31 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand at Apr 22, 2026, 11:52 UTC, at a depth of 170 km. The epicentre was 48 km (30 mi) NNW of Whakatane.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 22, 2026, 11:52 UTC |
| Depth | 170.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.582, 176.727 |
| 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 | 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.3 | 11 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | 44 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 122 km | |
| 4.2 | 98 km E of Pauanui, New Zealand | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 290 km | |
| 4.7 | 100 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.