28 Jun 2026, 11:04 UTC · Jun 28, 7:04 AM ET · PAGER green

M4.4 earthquake 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand at Jun 28, 7:04 AM ET, 77 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 10 people reported feeling it.

M4.1 3 km NNW of Normanby, New ZealandM4.1 59 km NW of Raumati Beach, New ZealandM4.2 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New ZealandM4.3 1 km ENE of Grenada North, New ZealandM4.3 74 km NNE of Marybank, New ZealandM4.4 65 km S of Patea, New ZealandM4.4 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New ZealandM4.5 64 km SSW of Patea, New ZealandM4.5 28 km W of Titahi Bay, New ZealandM4.5 43 km WNW of Raumati Beach, New ZealandM4.6 28 km NW of Raumati Beach, New ZealandM4.6 30 km W of Foxton Beach, New ZealandM5.0 16 km SE of Patea, New Zealand
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.4 mwr
Time28 Jun 2026, 11:04 UTC
Location-40.349°, 174.458° – 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand
Depth76.5 km
Felt reports10
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)3.6
PAGER alertgreen
USGS eventus6000t8t3
Within 100 km

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5.016 km SE of Patea, New Zealand · PAGER greenJan 8, 2:29 PM
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4.628 km NW of Raumati Beach, New ZealandSep 4, 2:34 PM
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4.630 km W of Foxton Beach, New ZealandJan 26, 7:53 PM
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4.564 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand · PAGER greenSep 14, 6:44 PM
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4.528 km W of Titahi Bay, New ZealandJun 2, 2:38 AM
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4.543 km WNW of Raumati Beach, New ZealandFeb 16, 3:04 AM
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4.430 km W of Titahi Bay, New ZealandJun 16, 10:33 AM
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69 km–
4.31 km ENE of Grenada North, New ZealandMay 2, 11:15 AM
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4.374 km NNE of Marybank, New ZealandSep 23, 7:23 PM
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4.229 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New ZealandJul 31, 7:09 AM
77 d ago
57 km4 reports
4.13 km NNW of Normanby, New ZealandMay 12, 8:42 AM
157 d ago
205 km–
4.159 km NW of Raumati Beach, New ZealandApr 13, 11:26 AM
186 d ago
67 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand earthquake?

Magnitude 4.4 (mwr), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 77 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 3.6 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

10 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.4.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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