Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Jul 7, 2026, 20:33 UTC, at a depth of 122 km. The epicentre was 93 km (58 mi) NNE of Whakatane. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 7, 2026, 20:33 UTC |
| Depth | 121.9 km |
| Coordinates | -37.205, 177.440 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| 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 | 9 km / 5 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 5.6 | 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.1 | 95 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 144 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.