M4.5 earthquake — 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand on Sep 14, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 98 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 97.8 km |
| Coordinates | -40.295, 174.181 |
| Time | Sep 14, 22:44 UTC |
| Location | 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us7000thhv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 132 km | Sep 21, 09:23 UTC | 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.