Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 56 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 56 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Aug 28, 2026, 05:08 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 65 km (40 mi) NNE of Gisborne.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 28, 2026, 05:08 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -38.110, 178.265 |
| 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 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 67 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.