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M5.6 Earthquake
◍ 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand · · updated 8/2/2026, 12:56:35 PM
Severity score
67/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.6
Depth
53 km
Timeline
- M5.6 recorded8/2/2026, 8:35:27 AM14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/2/2026, 12:56:35 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.