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M4.4 Depth: 214.2 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 10:20:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) on January 8, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 214 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214.2 km
Intermediate
214.2 km
214.2 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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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    Distance: 34 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
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  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 108 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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