Reported by GeoNet today.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 4 September 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
GeoNet reported: 30 km north-west of Paraparaumu
An estimated 584 people live within 30 km of this point.
This is the highest magnitude we have recorded at this point, over 56 readings since 4 September 2026 — the previous range was 4.92 to 4.93.
How we know
Confirmed by 3 independent sources, including GeoNet.
Our own score for this event is 19 out of 100, at 80 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 19 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 80% |
| Coordinates | -40.7439, 174.6843 |
| Nearest City | Paraparaumu (34 km) |
| Population Exposed | 584 within 30 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-04T18:34:01.803Z |
| Source | https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p666955 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.93 |
| Mmi | 5 |
| Locality | 30 km north-west of Paraparaumu |
| Quality | best |
| PublicID | 2026p666955 |
| Usgs Mag | 4.6 |
| Usgs Depth | 50.57 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Felt | 25 |
| Usgs Sig | 336 |
| Emsc Mag | 4.6 |
| Emsc Depth | -50.6 |
| Emsc MagType | mw |
| Emsc Region | COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND |
| Emsc Auth | NEIC |
| Emsc SourceId | 2055830 |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_us7000tede","source":"usgs","severity":"low","severityValue":27.599999999999998,"timestamp":1788546841487,"latitude":-40.7112,"longitude":174.7119},{"id":"emsc_20260904_0000264","source":"emsc","severity":"low","severityValue":27.599999999999998,"timestamp":1788546841487,"latitude":-40.7112,"longitude":174.7119}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 19/100, in 30 Km North-west of Paraparaumu (New Zealand), based on data from geonet. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.