M4.70 Earthquake – 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

21 September 2026, 04:28 UTC · 1 hour 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
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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