Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 29 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 29 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand at Jan 13, 2026, 10:21 UTC, at a depth of 21 km. The epicentre was 53 km (33 mi) NE of Masterton. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 13, 2026, 10:21 UTC |
| Depth | 21.5 km |
| Coordinates | -40.644, 176.136 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| 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 | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.0 | 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km ESE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 32 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km ENE of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 4.4 | 70 km ESE of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 37 km | |
| 3.9 | 20 km S of Carterton, New Zealand | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 54 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.