M5.0 earthquake — 4 km ENE of Inglewood, New Zealand
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 4 km ENE of Inglewood, New Zealand on Oct 2, 2026 at 13:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -39.136, 174.230 |
| Time | Oct 2, 13:57 UTC |
| Location | 4 km ENE of Inglewood, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000tz1c |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 119 km | Oct 15, 05:25 UTC | 43 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand |
| M4.2 | 223 km | Oct 12, 06:52 UTC | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.