Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 23 km SW of Owhiro Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 23 km SW of Owhiro Bay, New Zealand at May 12, 2026, 09:02 UTC, at a depth of 29 km. The epicentre was 27 km (17 mi) SW of Karori. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 12, 2026, 09:02 UTC |
| Depth | 28.8 km |
| Coordinates | -41.467, 174.531 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 28 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.0 | 36 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.