M4.3 earthquake — 61 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 61 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand on Sep 10, 2026 at 13:09 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -44.491, 168.305 |
| Time | Sep 10, 13:09 UTC |
| Location | 61 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgay |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.