Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 41.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne · Gisborne District
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M4.3 Earthquake near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand) on August 28, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
1b200a44e23f106888655722a1fd063abfa03b13
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
41.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 05:08:52 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.75030,
178.32310
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41.5 km
41.5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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