M4.3 Earthquake 16 km SSW of Renwick, New Zealand — October 26, 2026
2026-10-26 06:24:29 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:24 PM UTC+12 local
On October 26, 2026 at 06:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 16 km SSW of Renwick, New Zealand, at a depth of 40.5 km and coordinates -41.6465°, 173.7803°.
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
173.7803°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Renwick, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 16 km SSW of Renwick, New Zealand on October 26, 2026 at 06:24 UTC had a depth of 40.5 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: us6000u4ya). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 26, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 16 km SSW of Renwick, New Zealand — October 26, 2026. Retrieved October 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u4ya/