4.9 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand
2 hours ago
UTC time:
Tuesday, May 05, 2026 08:43 AM
Your time:
2026-05-05T08:43:45Z
Depth:
10.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mww
USGS page:
M 4.9 - 136 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
USGS status:
Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
3 persons
2026-05-05 08:43:45
4.9 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand
Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand
4.9 magnitude earthquake
Today
2026-05-05 08:43:45
at 08:43
May 05, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -36.6410, 177.3340
0.0 km from Hicks Bay (0.0 miles)
Depth: 10.0 km
Aftershocks:
2026-05-05 09:37:39
4.5 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Pauanui, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Pauanui, Waikato Region, New Zealand
4.5 magnitude earthquake
Today
2026-05-05 09:37:39
at 09:37
May 05, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -36.6420, 177.2420
8.2 km from Pauanui (5.1 miles)
Depth: 10.0 km
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