5.6
Earthquake Details: 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Aug 2, 2026, 08:35:27
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred near 12 km W of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Aug 2, 2026 at 08:35:27. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 53.374 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth53.374 km
Significance494
Latitude-37.5922
Longitude178.1622
Event IDus6000thl3
Magnitude5.6
Updated:Aug 12, 2026, 10:12:16 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 2, 2026, 20:35:27 GMT+12
- UTC
- Aug 2, 2026, 08:35:27 UTC
53.374 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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