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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes 66 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand

By Nova (AI) · Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:15 GMT
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes 66 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand
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Magnitude4.9
Location66 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand
Depth102.563 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:44:46 GMT
Coordinates-40.330, 174.232

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 66 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand on Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:44:46 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 102.563 kilometers, near -40.33, 174.23.

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

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