| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -38.962, 175.233 |
| UTC time | 2026-07-24 16:51:37.514 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 24, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 16:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is New Plymouth (New Zealand - NZ), about 100.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 175.233 and latitude -38.962.
| Location | Hamilton |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-07-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| New Plymouth | 100.1 km |
| Whanganui | 109.3 km |
| Rotorua | 127.1 km |
| Hamilton | 131.3 km |
| Napier City | 156.4 km |
| Hastings | 158.2 km |
| Palmerston North | 158.6 km |
| Tauranga | 163.8 km |
| Paraparaumu | 218.4 km |
| Manukau | 221.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 224.6 km |
| Masterton | 225.3 km |
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