Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 3 km NNW of Normanby, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 3 km NNW of Normanby, New Zealand at May 12, 2026, 12:42 UTC, at a depth of 205 km. The epicentre was 51 km (32 mi) SSE of New Plymouth.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 12, 2026, 12:42 UTC |
| Depth | 205.3 km |
| Coordinates | -39.507, 174.269 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 4 km ENE of Inglewood, New Zealand | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 3.9 | 12 km N of Rahotu, New Zealand | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 77 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.