Earthquakes in New Zealand [Sea]
Reported by INGV today.
It is one of only 4 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 29 July 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
INGV reported: New Zealand [Sea]
INGV recorded magnitude 5.8 at a depth of 32 km.
The seismic region given by the source is New Zealand [Sea].
Nearby, since 29 July 2026
- July 29, 2026 · score 26 · 5.1 km
- September 4, 2026 · score 18 · 8.5 km
- September 4, 2026 · score 20 · 18.0 km
How we know
One source: INGV. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 22 out of 100, at 62 % 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 | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 22 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | -28.7613, -176.0630 |
| Nearest City | Nuku‘alofa (852 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-04T11:59:58.856Z |
| Source | https://terremoti.ingv.it/event/47070892 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.8 |
| Depth | 32.4 |
| MagType | Mwp |
| Author | SURVEY-INGV-A |
| Region | New Zealand [Sea] |
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 22/100, in New Zealand [Sea], based on data from ingv. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.