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M4.1 Depth: 155.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 79 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

UTC time: 2026-07-20 12:15:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 79 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on July 20, 2026 at 12:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 155 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
155.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 12:15:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-36.88460, 178.28590
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 155.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 155.2 km
Intermediate
155.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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