Earthquake 100 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand (4.3 mb) (2025-07-09 23:37:36 UTC)
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 100 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, at 2025-07-09 23:37:36 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 100 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qbpn
Nearest Places
- Whakatane Seamount / 22.88 km
- Wairaka Ridge / 27.04 km
- Waioeka Knoll / 39.77 km
- White Island Canyon / 42.72 km
- Whakaari / White Island Trough / 42.72 km
Comment
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Depth: 15.84 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 235.00 km
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Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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Depth: 178.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 178.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)