4.4
Earthquake Details: 920 km NE of Whangarei
Oct 18, 2026, 23:30:43
- Depth
- 444.2 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred on Oct 18, 2026 at 23:30:43. Epicenter: 920 km NE of Whangarei. Reported depth: 444.2 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 18, 2026, 11:30:43 GMT-12
- UTC
- Oct 18, 2026, 23:30:43 UTC
444.2 km · Deep-focus
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Agency measurements
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- USGSM 4.4
us6000u38u
- Depth:
- 444.2 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth444.2 km
Significance298
Latitude-28.3596
Longitude-179.9252
Event IDus6000u38u
Magnitude4.4
Updated:Oct 19, 2026, 00:00:34 UTC
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