M4.7 earthquake - 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on 21 Sept 2026, 04:28 UTC at a depth of 218 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.