M4.0 Earthquake 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand — April 30, 2026
2026-04-30 22:57:27 UTC (2026-04-30) · approx. 10:57 AM UTC+12 local
On April 30, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand, at a depth of 163.3 km and coordinates -40.6983°, 173.2262°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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173.2262°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Takaka, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand on April 30, 2026 at 22:57 UTC had a depth of 163.3 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000shfb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 30, 2026). M4.0 Earthquake 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand — April 30, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000shfb/