Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 70 km ESE of Wainui, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 70 km ESE of Wainui, New Zealand at Mar 22, 2026, 05:58 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 77 km (48 mi) ESE of Gisborne.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 22, 2026, 05:58 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -38.921, 178.821 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 69 km NE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.6 | 6 km NNE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 4.5 | 139 km SE of Wainui, New Zealand | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.