Disasters · Earthquake

M4.6 · New Zealand

First tracked 17 August 2026 · Last updated 18 August 2026

M4.6

Magnitude

177 km

Depth

224,954

Population exposed

220 thousand in MMI III

Exposure detail

An M4.6 earthquake occurred 43 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand, at a depth of 177 km. Approximately 224,954 people were estimated to be exposed to the shaking. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed