Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 105 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at Aug 30, 2026, 22:08 UTC, at a depth of 181 km. The epicentre was 124 km (77 mi) NNE of Whakatane.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 30, 2026, 22:08 UTC |
| Depth | 181.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.915, 177.470 |
| 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 | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.7 | 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 218 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.