M4.7 earthquake — 149 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 149 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Sep 28, 2026 at 06:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.818, 179.667 |
| Time | Sep 28, 06:37 UTC |
| Location | 149 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty3c |
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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 251 km | Sep 27, 20:49 UTC | 28 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.