M4.90 Earthquake – 66 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand

14 September 2026, 22:44 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck 66 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand on 14 September 2026, 22:44 UTC, at a depth of 102.6 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.90 (mb)
Location
66 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand
Date & time
14 September 2026, 22:44 UTC
Coordinates
-40.3296, 174.2320
Depth
102.56 km
Felt reports
10 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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