M5.60 Earthquake – 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
2 August 2026, 08:35 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.60 earthquake struck 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on 2 August 2026, 08:35 UTC, at a depth of 52.8 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.60 (mww)
- Location
- 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
- Date & time
- 2 August 2026, 08:35 UTC
- Coordinates
- -37.7300, 178.3287
- Depth
- 52.81 km
- Felt reports
- 21 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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