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M 4.7 earthquake - 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.7 located 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand. Coordinates: -36.2456, 177.7978. Depth: 213.01 km. (No additional details were provided in the supplied source excerpt.)

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

This is a USGS‑reported seismic event (M4.7) with precise coordinates and depth, indicating a measurable earthquake near Hicks Bay, New Zealand. The supplied source did not include further information about impacts, warnings, or damage.

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