5.6
Strong
M 5.6 earthquake
14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Location
14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Magnitude
5.6
Depth
52.81 km
Time
02/08/2026, 08:35:27
14 hours ago
Coordinates
-37.7300, 178.3287
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