M4.2 earthquake — 4 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 4 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand on Sep 27, 2026 at 10:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 49 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 | 48.5 km |
| Coordinates | -40.374, 175.882 |
| Time | Sep 27, 10:32 UTC |
| Location | 4 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000txyd |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 193 km | Oct 2, 13:57 UTC | 6 km E of Inglewood, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.