M4.5 earthquake — 24 km NNE of Bay View, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 24 km NNE of Bay View, New Zealand on Aug 28, 2026 at 21:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 17.2 km |
| Coordinates | -39.235, 177.018 |
| Time | Aug 28, 21:11 UTC |
| Location | 24 km NNE of Bay View, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us7000te1d |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 274 km | Sep 14, 22:44 UTC | 69 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.