M4.2 Earthquake east of the North Island of New Zealand — February 11, 2026
2026-02-11 22:40:00 UTC (2026-02-11) · approx. 10:40 AM UTC-12 local
On February 11, 2026 at 22:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck east of the North Island of New Zealand, at a depth of 46.4 km and coordinates -35.0476°, -179.7447°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-179.7447°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake east of the North Island of New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck east of the North Island of New Zealand on February 11, 2026 at 22:40 UTC had a depth of 46.4 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s0ia). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 11, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake east of the North Island of New Zealand — February 11, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s0ia/