4.9 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand

11 days ago

UTC time: Tuesday, May 05, 2026 08:43 AM

Your time: 2026-05-05T08:43:45Z

Depth: 10.0 km

No tsunami statement issued

Magnitude Type: mww

USGS page: M 4.9 - 136 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist

Reports from the public: 3 persons

2026-05-05 08:43:45 4.9 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand

Aftershocks:

2026-05-05 09:37:39 4.5 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Pauanui, Waikato Region, New Zealand

2026-05-06 09:09:05 4.3 magnitude, 157.0 km depth
Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand

2026-05-08 17:54:47 4.7 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Pauanui, Waikato Region, New Zealand

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