Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 43 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 43 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand at Aug 17, 2026, 05:18 UTC, at a depth of 177 km. The epicentre was 70 km (44 mi) WSW of Taupo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 17, 2026, 05:18 UTC |
| Depth | 177.2 km |
| Coordinates | -38.892, 175.320 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 46 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 284 km | |
| 5.0 | 4 km ENE of Inglewood, New Zealand | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 50 km W of Turangi, New Zealand | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 20 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.