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Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 43 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 43 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand
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Magnitude4.6
Location43 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand
Depth177.408 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:18:41 GMT
Coordinates-38.907, 175.314

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 43 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand on Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:18:41 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 177.408 kilometers, near -38.91, 175.31.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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