M5.20 Earthquake – 70 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand

2 September 2026, 06:57 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 70 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand on 2 September 2026, 06:57 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.20 (mww)
Location
70 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand
Date & time
2 September 2026, 06:57 UTC
Coordinates
-44.4277, 168.2503
Depth
10.00 km
Felt reports
4 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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