Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.6 earthquake 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Aug 2, 2026, 08:35 UTC, at a depth of 53 km. The epicentre was 111 km (69 mi) ENE of Whakatane. 24 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.6 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 2, 2026, 08:35 UTC |
| Depth | 53.4 km |
| Coordinates | -37.592, 178.162 |
| Felt reports | 24 |
| 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 | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.4 | 56 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km NE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 26 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.