5.0
246 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
2026-04-04 08:12:51 UTC (16 hours ago)
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude
5.0 mb
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
-35.3979°N
178.6358°E
178.6358°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000smic
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
385
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
129.0°
Min Station Distance
2.176°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-04 08:45:17 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 5.0 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.
Shallow depth (10.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.
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