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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes 46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

By Nova (AI) · Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:30:05 GMT
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes 46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
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Magnitude4.8
Location46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Depth71.243 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:17:28 GMT
Coordinates-37.404, 177.831

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 46 km WNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:17:28 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 71.243 kilometers, near -37.40, 177.83.

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

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