Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 98 km E of Pauanui, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 98 km E of Pauanui, New Zealand at May 16, 2026, 15:48 UTC, at a depth of 290 km. The epicentre was 109 km (68 mi) NE of Tauranga.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 16, 2026, 15:48 UTC |
| Depth | 290.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.944, 176.967 |
| 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 | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.9 | 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 122 km | |
| 4.0 | 158 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 228 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.