Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand at Apr 30, 2026, 22:57 UTC, at a depth of 163 km. The epicentre was 64 km (40 mi) N of Nelson.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 30, 2026, 22:57 UTC |
| Depth | 163.3 km |
| Coordinates | -40.698, 173.226 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 65 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.