M5.00 Earthquake – 141 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

16 July 2026, 08:57 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 141 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on 16 July 2026, 08:57 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
141 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Date & time
16 July 2026, 08:57 UTC
Coordinates
-37.3276, 179.8608
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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