Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 24 km NNE of Bay View, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 24 km NNE of Bay View, New Zealand at Aug 28, 2026, 21:11 UTC, at a depth of 17 km. The epicentre was 30 km (19 mi) NNE of Napier.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 28, 2026, 21:11 UTC |
| Depth | 17.2 km |
| Coordinates | -39.235, 177.018 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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