Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand at Sep 14, 2026, 22:44 UTC, at a depth of 98 km. The epicentre was 84 km (52 mi) WSW of Whanganui. 12 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 14, 2026, 22:44 UTC |
| Depth | 97.8 km |
| Coordinates | -40.295, 174.181 |
| Felt reports | 12 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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