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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
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Magnitude5.6
Location14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Depth52.806 km
Time (UTC)Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:35:27 GMT
Coordinates-37.730, 178.329
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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:35:27 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 52.806 kilometers, near -37.73, 178.33.

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

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