Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 70 km ESE of Dannevirke, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 70 km ESE of Dannevirke, New Zealand at Apr 14, 2026, 13:48 UTC, at a depth of 37 km. The epicentre was 87 km (54 mi) S of Hastings.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 14, 2026, 13:48 UTC |
| Depth | 36.8 km |
| Coordinates | -40.421, 176.885 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 38 km NE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km ESE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 32 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km ENE of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 43 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.