M4.70 Earthquake – 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
21 September 2026, 04:28 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 4.70 earthquake struck 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on 21 September 2026, 04:28 UTC, at a depth of 213 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.
- Magnitude
- 4.70 (mb)
- Location
- 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
- Date & time
- 21 September 2026, 04:28 UTC
- Coordinates
- -36.2456, 177.7978
- Depth
- 213.01 km
- Felt reports
- 1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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