Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 100 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 100 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand at May 8, 2026, 23:45 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 121 km (75 mi) NE of Tauranga.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 8, 2026, 23:45 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.805, 176.965 |
| 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 | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.7 | 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 218 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.9 | 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 122 km | |
| 4.0 | 158 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 228 km | |
| 4.2 | 98 km E of Pauanui, New Zealand | 15 km / 10 mi | depth 290 km | |
| 4.6 | 104 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.