| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.146, -177.888 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-30 09:02:09.229 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 30, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 09:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 956.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.888 and latitude -30.146.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-08-30
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 956.4 km |
| Tauranga | 1002.5 km |
| Auckland | 1010.2 km |
| Manukau | 1014.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 1015.0 km |
| Gisborne | 1019.1 km |
| Rotorua | 1040.5 km |
| Hamilton | 1057.7 km |
| Napier City | 1143.2 km |
| Hastings | 1160.2 km |
| New Plymouth | 1234.6 km |
| Whanganui | 1264.4 km |
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