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M 4.7 earthquake, 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

Source: USGS event page

Origin time: 2026-09-21 04:28 UTC

M 4.7 (mb)
213 km

1 felt reports

Reviewed by a USGS seismologist

Revised by USGS · 2026-09-21 06:20 UTC

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Magnitude measures quake size. It does not confirm injuries or damage.

Nearest indexed city
Tauranga, New Zealand · 220 km
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Citation & source notes
Origin time
2026-09-21 04:28 UTC
Agency revision
2026-09-21 06:20 UTC
Retrieved by this site
2026-10-11 19:49 UTC

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Agency measurements and details
Magnitude
M 4.7 (mb)
Depth
213 km
Origin time
2026-09-21 04:28 UTC
Status
Reviewed by USGS
Last revised
2026-09-21 06:20 UTC
Felt reports
1 response

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