4.8
Moderate

M 4.8 earthquake

45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

Location
45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Magnitude
4.8
Depth
72.76 km
Time
10/08/2026, 07:17:28
4 weeks ago
Coordinates
-37.4173, 177.8450

Live updates

What has changed since this earthquake happened.

  1. Depth and location refined by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the depth from 71.2 km to 72.8 km, epicentre from -37.404, 177.831 to -37.417, 177.845 (moved 2.0 km SE) and location from 46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand to 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand.

    Depth
    71.2 km72.8 km
    Epicentre
    -37.404, 177.831-37.417, 177.845(moved 2.0 km SE)
    Location
    46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
  2. 1 felt report received

    1 people have reported feeling this earthquake, with a maximum reported intensity of 2.7 (Modified Mercalli).

  3. M 4.8 earthquake recorded near 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

    A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at 73 km depth (-37.417, 177.845), reported by USGS.

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