Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand at Sep 21, 2026, 09:23 UTC, at a depth of 26 km. The epicentre was 13 km (8 mi) WNW of Masterton. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 21, 2026, 09:23 UTC |
| Depth | 26.0 km |
| Coordinates | -40.925, 175.510 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 38 km NE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 49 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.