Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 42 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 42 km SE of Witherlea, New Zealand at May 29, 2026, 22:56 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. The epicentre was 43 km (27 mi) SE of Blenheim. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 29, 2026, 22:56 UTC |
| Depth | 14.6 km |
| Coordinates | -41.749, 174.372 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 68 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.