Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 16 km SE of Patea, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 16 km SE of Patea, New Zealand at Jan 8, 2026, 19:29 UTC, at a depth of 123 km. The epicentre was 38 km (24 mi) W of Whanganui. 37 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 8, 2026, 19:29 UTC |
| Depth | 122.6 km |
| Coordinates | -39.872, 174.608 |
| Felt reports | 37 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 4 km ENE of Inglewood, New Zealand | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.4 | 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.1 | 3 km NNW of Normanby, New Zealand | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 205 km | |
| 4.1 | 59 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.5 | 43 km WNW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.6 | 30 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 41 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.