Disasters · Earthquake

M5.6 · New Zealand

First tracked 2 August 2026 · Last updated 2 August 2026

M5.6

Magnitude

53 km

Depth

1,656

Population exposed

2 thousand in MMI V

Exposure detail

An M5.6 earthquake struck 14 km south of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, at a depth of 53 km. The quake was felt by 24 people and exposed approximately 1,656 people in the region, with no tsunami generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed