M4.3 earthquake — 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Oct 11, 2026 at 00:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 67 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 67.2 km |
| Coordinates | -37.484, 178.064 |
| Time | Oct 11, 00:40 UTC |
| Location | 24 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1hq |
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.