Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 12 km depth22 Jun 14:27 UTC: First to report: GEONET (NZ) after 3 minutes.22 Jun 14:30: Magnitude recalculated from 3.1 to 4.2. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 80.60 to 12.00 km (from 50 to 7.5 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 296 km (184 mi) towards N.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJun 22, 2026 14:23:47 UTC - Local time at epicenterTuesday, Jun 23, 2026, at 02:23 am (GMT +12)StatusconfirmedMagnitude4.2Depth12 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude33.9763°S / 179.1605°ENew ZealandSeismic antipode33.9763°N / 0.839°WSpainQuality12 seismic stations (EMSC)Shaking intensityIV Light shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceGEONET (NZ) (Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey, New Zealand)Nearest volcanoBrothers (100 km / 62 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeBroken Clouds 15.4°C (60 F), humidity: 71%, wind: 9 m/s (17 kts) from EEstimated seismic energy released1.3 x 1011 joules (35 megawatt hours, equivalent to 30.1 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.2 | about seismic energy15 minutes agoJun 22, 2026 14:23 GMT / Jun 23, 2026 02:23 am (GMT +12)Lat / Lng: -33.97629 / 179.16051: New ZealandSource: GEONET (NZ)Other sources: EMSC: 3.1 / 81 kmDetail info | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-23124923',-33.97629,179.16051,'15 minutes ago: Mag. 4.2, New Zealand',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in New ZealandNearby placesThe closest larger town near the epicenter is Whitianga, a town with 6,200 inhabitants in New Zealand, in 446 km (277 mi) distance to the southwest, but it is unlikely that the quake was felt there. DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry446 km (277 mi)SW of epicenterWhitianga(pop: 6,230)I: Not feltThames-Coromandel District, WaikatoNew Zealand900 km (559 mi)SW of epicenterWellington(pop: 381,900): Not feltWellingtonNew ZealandNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quakeThere are no user reports for this quake yet.If you felt it, be the first to report it!Get the Android appCompare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-06-22EpicenterAgency4.212 km7.5 mi14:23:47New ZealandGEONET (NZ) (Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey, New Zealand)3.181 km50 mi14:24:24.65±3.94sOFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.296 km (184 mi) epicenter difference with GEONET (NZ)EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 2 km2 (1 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 2 km (1 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Jun 23, 2026 02:23 am (GMT +12)15 minutes ago4.212 km0 km - This quakeSouth Pacific Ocean, 493 km NE of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 26 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 100 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.09 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 11.5 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 1.22 quakes per yearMag. 4 or higher: 37.7 quakes per year (or 3.1 quakes per month)Mag. 3 or higher: 97 quakes per year (or 8.1 quakes per month)Mag. 2 or higher: 100 quakes per year (or 8.3 quakes per month)The area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 11 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 10 to 15 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 1 day 4 hours after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake had hit on Sunday, Jun 21, 2026, at 10:09 pm (GMT +12 local time) in 18.5 km (11 mi) distance to the west:Mag. 4.2 earthquake 408 km north of Hicks Bay - Gisborne, New Zealand - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 6.2. It had occurred 4 years earlier, on Monday, Jan 10, 2022, at 12:06 pm (GMT +12 local time) in South Pacific Ocean, n/a:Mag. 6.2 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Jan 10, 2022 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.4. It had occurred 65 years ago earlier, on Monday, Jun 19, 1961, at 01:55 am (GMT +12 local time) in South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand:Mag. 7.4 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - 337 km southwest of Raoul Island, New Zealand - Jun 19, 1961 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapJun 21, 10:09 pm (GMT +12)4.212 km18 km (11 mi) to the W 408 km north of Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand I FELT ITInfoJun 20, 01:22 pm (GMT +12)4.05 km12 km (7.5 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, New Zealand I FELT ITInfoJun 20, 11:11 am (GMT +12)4.6100 km3.8 km (2.4 mi) to the SW 481 km northeast of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand I FELT ITInfoJun 20, 11:11 am (GMT +12)4.6100 km3.8 km (2.4 mi) to the SW South OF Kermadec Islands I FELT ITInfoJun 9, 02:28 pm (GMT +12)4.3358 km61 km (38 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, New ZealandInfoMay 6, 04:41 pm (GMT +12)4.5141 km74 km (46 mi) to the NE New Zealand: South of the Kermadec IslandsInfoJan 10, 2022 06:26 pm (GMT +12)5.310 km40 km (25 mi) to the NE South of the Kermadec IslandsInfoJan 10, 2022 12:08 pm (GMT +12)5.310 km73 km (45 mi) to the E South of the Kermadec IslandsInfoJan 10, 2022 12:06 pm (GMT +12)6.27 km44 km (27 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean 1 reportInfoNov 5, 2021 01:12 am (GMT +12)5.2100 km55 km (34 mi) to the S New Zealand 1 reportInfoJun 21, 2019 11:15 am (GMT +12)5.233 km56 km (35 mi) to the E New ZealandInfoJun 15, 2013 11:20 pm (GMT +12)6.0195 km26 km (16 mi) to the NE South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoJan 9, 2013 09:26 am (GMT +12)5.710 km70 km (43 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 471 km northeast of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandInfoSep 6, 2011 10:51 pm (GMT +12)5.435 km44 km (27 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 492 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandInfoApr 19, 2011 01:03 am (GMT +12)6.686 km77 km (48 mi) to the SE South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoJun 11, 2008 02:30 pm (GMT +12)5.522 km94 km (59 mi) to the NE South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoMay 17, 2008 02:23 pm (GMT +12)5.2146 km39 km (24 mi) to the NE South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoOct 14, 2005 08:27 pm (GMT +12)5.7204 km80 km (50 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 346 km north of East Island, Gisborne, New ZealandInfoJun 14, 2005 09:07 pm (GMT +12)5.2176 km47 km (29 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 459 km northeast of Cuvier Island, Waikato, New ZealandInfoDec 4, 2004 02:59 am (GMT +12)5.7157 km54 km (33 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 368 km north of East Island, Gisborne, New ZealandInfoMar 5, 2000 02:09 am (GMT +12)5.933 km38 km (24 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 397 km northeast of Great Barrier Island, New ZealandInfoNov 12, 1998 11:20 am (GMT +12)5.633 km87 km (54 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 365 km north of East Island, Gisborne, New ZealandInfoMay 26, 1997 11:22 am (GMT +12)7.1333 km215 km (134 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 385 km southwest of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoNov 9, 1996 07:53 pm (GMT +12)5.684 km67 km (42 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 357 km north of East Island, Gisborne, New ZealandInfoSep 7, 1994 12:29 am (GMT +12)5.633 km48 km (30 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 390 km north of East Island, Gisborne, New ZealandInfoDec 15, 1992 07:13 am (GMT +12)5.9247 km85 km (53 mi) to the SE South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoAug 24, 1986 11:47 am (GMT +12)6.632 km65 km (40 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 396 km northeast of Great Barrier Island, New ZealandInfoOct 11, 1984 08:21 pm (GMT +12)5.7135 km52 km (32 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 450 km northeast of Cuvier Island, Waikato, New ZealandInfoMay 5, 1983 04:43 pm (GMT +12)5.725 km47 km (29 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 454 km northeast of Cuvier Island, Waikato, New ZealandInfoMar 22, 1977 02:23 pm (GMT +12)5.6336 km42 km (26 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 437 km northeast of Cuvier Island, Waikato, New ZealandInfoAug 5, 1975 03:37 pm (GMT +12)5.6241 km79 km (49 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 393 km northeast of Great Barrier Island, New ZealandInfoJan 9, 1970 05:12 am (GMT +12)6.7199 km103 km (64 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 339 km northeast of Great Barrier Island, New ZealandInfoSep 1, 1965 04:47 pm (GMT +12)6.0102 km95 km (59 mi) to the SE South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoJan 9, 1965 08:24 am (GMT +12)6.333 km30 km (19 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 394 km northeast of Great Barrier Island, New ZealandInfoOct 2, 1961 07:02 pm (GMT +12)6.020 km45 km (28 mi) to the E South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoJun 19, 1961 01:55 am (GMT +12)7.4397 km281 km (175 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 337 km southwest of Raoul Island, New ZealandInfoSep 17, 1936 05:14 pm (Universal Time)5.715 km50 km (31 mi) to the N South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoMar 23, 1928 08:02 pm (Universal Time)6.115 km87 km (54 mi) to the NE South of The Kermadec IslandsInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]