M4.8 earthquake — 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Aug 10, 2026 at 07:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 73 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 72.8 km |
| Coordinates | -37.417, 177.845 |
| Time | Aug 10, 07:17 UTC |
| Location | 45 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjjz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 69 km | Aug 30, 22:08 UTC | 109 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.