Earthquake report · M 4.3

M4.3 earthquake 20 km from Blenheim, New Zealand

USGS · updated Oct 27, 2026, 06:20 UTC

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 26, 2026, 7:24 PM (GMT+13) 16 km SSW of Renwick, New Zealand at a depth of 40 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -41.65°, 173.78° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.3
Depth (km): 40
Local time: Oct 26, 2026, 7:24 PM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-26 06:24
Coordinates: -41.647, 173.780

Updates

M 4.3 - 16 km SSW of Renwick, New ZealandOct 27, 2026, 06:20 UTC

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