Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand at Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC, at a depth of 77 km. The epicentre was 68 km (42 mi) SW of Whanganui. 10 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC |
| Depth | 76.5 km |
| Coordinates | -40.349, 174.458 |
| Felt reports | 10 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 57 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.