Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 9 km ESE of Tauranga, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 9 km ESE of Tauranga, New Zealand at Jan 8, 2026, 10:20 UTC, at a depth of 208 km. The epicentre was 9 km (6 mi) ESE of Tauranga.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 8, 2026, 10:20 UTC |
| Depth | 208.4 km |
| Coordinates | -37.721, 176.260 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 11 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 31 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 170 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.