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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