M4.9 earthquake — 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Jul 7, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 122 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 121.9 km |
| Coordinates | -37.205, 177.440 |
| Time | Jul 7, 20:33 UTC |
| Location | 87 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000tasa |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 239 km | Jul 27, 21:24 UTC | 27 km ENE of Bay View, New Zealand |
| M5.7 | 275 km | Jul 24, 16:51 UTC | 49 km W of Turangi, New Zealand |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.