M4.3 earthquake — 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand on Oct 17, 2026 at 11:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 133 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 133.4 km |
| Coordinates | -37.259, 177.367 |
| Time | Oct 17, 11:32 UTC |
| Location | 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2zv |
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.