Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Aug 10, 2026, 07:17 UTC, at a depth of 66 km. The epicentre was 110 km (68 mi) NE of Whakatane. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 10, 2026, 07:17 UTC |
| Depth | 65.7 km |
| Coordinates | -37.257, 177.869 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| 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 | 44 km / 28 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 181 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.