M4.1 earthquake — 121 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 121 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Nov 9, 2026 at 05:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 169 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 169.4 km |
| Coordinates | -36.622, 177.675 |
| Time | Nov 9, 05:50 UTC |
| Location | 121 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us7000tx1w |
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.