M4.2 earthquake — 27 km ENE of Bay View, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 27 km ENE of Bay View, New Zealand on Jul 27, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 19 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 19.2 km |
| Coordinates | -39.345, 177.177 |
| Time | Jul 27, 21:24 UTC |
| Location | 27 km ENE of Bay View, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000tg7w |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.7 | 173 km | Jul 24, 16:51 UTC | 49 km W of Turangi, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.