Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 104 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 104 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand at May 8, 2026, 17:54 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 131 km (81 mi) NNE of Tauranga.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 8, 2026, 17:54 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.698, 176.975 |
| 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 | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.7 | 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 218 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.9 | 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 122 km | |
| 4.0 | 158 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 228 km | |
| 4.2 | 98 km E of Pauanui, New Zealand | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 290 km | |
| 4.7 | 100 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.