M4.1 earthquake — 28 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 28 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand on Sep 27, 2026 at 20:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 154 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 | 153.5 km |
| Coordinates | -37.710, 177.058 |
| Time | Sep 27, 20:49 UTC |
| Location | 28 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty0e |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 251 km | Sep 28, 06:37 UTC | 149 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.