4.4

Earthquake Details: 170 km north-east of Whangarei

8/20/2026, 12:23:36 AM

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred near 170 km north-east of Whangarei on 8/20/2026 at 12:23:36 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 325.6 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New ZealandNorthlandWhangarei (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth325.6 km
Significance0
Latitude-34.4744
Longitude175.4850
Event IDgeonet:2026p624368
Magnitude4.4
Updated:8/20/2026, 12:23:36 AM

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Time & depth

Local time
8/20/2026, 12:23:36 PM GMT+12
UTC
8/20/2026, 12:23:36 AM UTC
325.6 km · Deep-focus

More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.

Nearby major cities

Whangarei
175 km SW
North Shore
267 km S
Auckland
272 km S
Remuera
275 km S
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.643 km WNW of Turangi, New ZealandBeforeM3.210 km east of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.0175 km north-east of WhitiangaBeforeM3.2off the east coast of North Island, New ZealandBeforeM3.520 km north of MuruparaBeforeM3.4240 km north-east of WhitiangaBeforeM3.770 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.145 km north-west of Te KahaBeforeM3.310 km west of Te KahaBeforeM3.5550 km north-east of WhangareiBeforeM3.215 km north-east of Te AraroaBeforeM3.7295 km north of Te AraroaBefore

Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 20, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC.

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