Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Oct 11, 2026, 00:40 UTC, at a depth of 67 km. The epicentre was 109 km (67 mi) ENE of Whakatane.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 11, 2026, 00:40 UTC |
| Depth | 67.2 km |
| Coordinates | -37.484, 178.064 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 133 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.