M4.5 earthquake — 31 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 31 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand on Jul 31, 2026 at 11:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 56 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 | 55.6 km |
| Coordinates | -41.005, 174.477 |
| Time | Jul 31, 11:09 UTC |
| Location | 31 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000th7q |
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 | 236 km | Jul 24, 16:51 UTC | 49 km W of Turangi, New Zealand |
| M4.2 | 294 km | Jul 27, 21:24 UTC | 27 km ENE of Bay View, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.