Earthquake report · M 4.2
M4.2 earthquake 80 km from Palmerston North, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 6:27 AM (GMT+13) 38 km NE of Castlepoint, New Zealand at a depth of 24 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.
Details
- Source
- usgs
- Category
- earthquake
- Source status
- active
- Magnitude
- 4.2
- Depth (km)
- 24
- Local time
- Oct 20, 2026, 6:27 AM (GMT+13)
- UTC time
- 2026-10-19 17:27
- Coordinates
- -40.619, 176.491
Updates
- M 4.2 - 38 km NE of Castlepoint, New Zealand
Nearby cities
- Palmerston North · 80 km
- Masterton · 80 km
- Levin · 103 km
- Hastings · 113 km
- Paraparaumu · 128 km
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