4.8
Moderate
M 4.8 earthquake
46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Location
46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Magnitude
4.8
Depth
71.24 km
Time
10/08/2026, 07:17:28
1 day ago
Coordinates
-37.4038, 177.8305
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