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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 141 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

UTC time: 2026-07-16 08:57:59 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near 141 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Jul 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 141 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand · 2026-07-16 08:57:59 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 141 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on July 16, 2026 at 08:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 08:57:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-37.32760, 179.86080
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Kermadec Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Pacific · about 4 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Gisborne219.5 kmSW38'100
Tauranga328.3 kmW161'000
Auckland455.2 kmW1'547'200

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.9
M4.02026-07-16 08:58:07 UTC89.9 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. M3.32026-07-19 06:53:18 UTC109.0 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. M3.32026-07-20 03:30:45 UTC79.1 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. M4.12026-07-20 12:15:24 UTC148.1 km79 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand M3.32026-07-27 08:46:54 UTC144.8 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. M3.22026-07-31 10:21:36 UTC103.8 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. M5.92026-08-02 08:35:21 UTC124.7 kmGisborne M3.22026-08-02 08:40:08 UTC144.1 kmGisborne District M3.22026-08-02 09:07:15 UTC129.4 kmGisborne District

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.110.0 km7.8 km
USGSM5.010.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥414
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-01-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12026-05-02 21:19:13 UTC148.7 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. M5.12025-09-06 19:55:05 UTC100.9 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. M5.12025-09-06 19:55:02 UTC108.6 kmOff East Coast of North Island, New Zealand M4.92025-08-11 12:20:34 UTC147.3 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. M4.82025-07-28 01:07:40 UTC124.3 kmOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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