⊕earthquakeactive
M5.6 Earthquake — 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
M5.6 MODERATE
37.7300° S, 178.3287° E
Started 3h agoEvent Details
Typeearthquake
SeverityM5.6 MODERATE
Statusactive
Location37.7300°S, 178.3287°E
Started2026-08-02T08:35:27.066+00:00
Last Updated2026-08-02T11:40:40.212+00:00
Sourceusgs
Source URLearthquake.usgs.gov
Confidence1.00
Impact Zones
Catastrophic Impact Zone
Severe structural damage expected. Immediate danger to life.
Severe Impact Zone
Significant structural damage possible. Exercise extreme caution.
Moderate Impact Zone
Light to moderate damage. Check structures for damage.
Affected Zone
Shaking felt. Minor damage possible in vulnerable structures.
Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.
Impact Analysis
Hospitals4
Schools26
Fire Stations15
Population from ACS 5-Year 2022 tract sampling; structure counts from Microsoft Building Footprints or Census ACS housing data, capped by USGS NLCD 2021 developed land. Estimates for situational awareness — not for actuarial, regulatory, or underwriting use.
Historical Comparison
No historical analogs available yet.
Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.