5.0 magnitude earthquake 14 km from Patea, Taranaki, New Zealand

2026-01-08 19:29:37 UTC

UTC time: Thursday, January 08, 2026 19:29 PM
Your time: 2026-01-08T19:29:37Z
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 5.0 - 14 km SSE of Patea, New Zealand
USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 35 people
2026-01-08 19:29:37 UTC 5.0 magnitude, 115 km depth
Patea, Taranaki, New Zealand


This earthquake is close to these areas:

W. Coast Of N. Island, New Zealand Cook Strait, New Zealand North Island Of New Zealand E. Coast Of N. Island, New Zealand South Island Of New Zealand E. Coast Of S. Island, New Zealand East Of North Island, New Zealand W. Coast Of S. Island, New Zealand South Of Kermadec Islands Northwest Of New Zealand North Of New Zealand Kermadec Islands, New Zealand