Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 32 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 32 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand at May 10, 2026, 00:44 UTC, at a depth of 27 km. The epicentre was 72 km (45 mi) SSW of Hastings.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 10, 2026, 00:44 UTC |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | -40.218, 176.478 |
| 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 | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km ESE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.