M4.3 Earthquake 92 km NW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand — August 25, 2026
2026-08-25 12:26:29 UTC (23 hours ago) · approx. 11:26 PM UTC+11 local
On August 25, 2026 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 92 km NW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -44.3718°, 167.8841°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
167.8841°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Arthurs Point, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 92 km NW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand on August 25, 2026 at 12:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tncl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 92 km NW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tncl/