Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand at Sep 27, 2026, 10:32 UTC, at a depth of 49 km. The epicentre was 24 km (15 mi) E of Palmerston North. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 27, 2026, 10:32 UTC |
| Depth | 48.8 km |
| Coordinates | -40.374, 175.891 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 38 km NE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 32 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.