M4.5 earthquake — 109 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 109 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Aug 30, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 180 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 180.1 km |
| Coordinates | -36.887, 177.447 |
| Time | Aug 30, 22:08 UTC |
| Location | 109 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us7000td0v |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.