Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 95 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 95 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Jul 20, 2026, 12:15 UTC, at a depth of 144 km. The epicentre was 173 km (108 mi) NE of Whakatane.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 20, 2026, 12:15 UTC |
| Depth | 144.3 km |
| Coordinates | -36.743, 178.213 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.7 | 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 218 km | |
| 4.3 | 132 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.3 | 53 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 5.6 | 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 53 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.