M4.3 Earthquake 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand — October 17, 2026
2026-10-17 11:32:25 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:32 PM UTC+12 local
On October 17, 2026 at 11:32 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand, at a depth of 133.4 km and coordinates -37.2587°, 177.3673°.
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.
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177.3673°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Opotiki, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand on October 17, 2026 at 11:32 UTC had a depth of 133.4 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: us6000u2zv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 17, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand — October 17, 2026. Retrieved October 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u2zv/