Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 48 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 48 km SE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Aug 9, 2025, 10:31 UTC, at a depth of 23 km. The epicentre was 106 km (66 mi) NE of Gisborne.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 9, 2025, 10:31 UTC |
| Depth | 23.2 km |
| Coordinates | -37.882, 178.718 |
| 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 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.4 | 56 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km NE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 5.6 | 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 59 km / 36 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.6 | 6 km NNE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 4.6 | 98 km ESE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 17 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 45 km | |
| 5.0 | 35 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 44 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.