5.8 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Pauanui, Waikato Region, New Zealand

3 hours ago

UTC time: Tuesday, May 05, 2026 08:00 AM

Your time: 2026-05-05T08:00:43Z

Depth: 10.0 km

No tsunami statement issued

Magnitude Type: mww

USGS page: M 5.8 - 127 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand

USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist

Reports from the public: 34 persons

2026-05-05 08:00:43 5.8 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Pauanui, Waikato Region, New Zealand

Aftershocks:

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