On August 5, 2026 at 07:43 UTC, a magnitude M6.2 earthquake occurred near New Zealand [Sea]. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.2 to M6.3.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
