Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 17 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 17 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at May 2, 2026, 21:19 UTC, at a depth of 45 km. The epicentre was 122 km (76 mi) ENE of Whakatane. 7 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 2, 2026, 21:19 UTC |
| Depth | 44.5 km |
| Coordinates | -37.457, 178.217 |
| Felt reports | 7 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.4 | 56 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.8 | 69 km NE of Mangapapa, New Zealand | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 5.6 | 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.1 | 95 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 144 km | |
| 4.9 | 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 122 km | |
| 4.4 | 95 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 146 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.