M4.90 Earthquake – 88 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

7 July 2026, 20:33 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck 88 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on 7 July 2026, 20:33 UTC, at a depth of 121.4 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.90 (mww)
Location
88 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Date & time
7 July 2026, 20:33 UTC
Coordinates
-37.2165, 177.4292
Depth
121.41 km
Felt reports
4 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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