East Coast earthquake: Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes near Te Araroa

Home / New ZealandUpdatedNZ Herald2 Aug, 2026 08:46 AMQuick ReadA strong earthquake has struck the East Coast this evening. Photo / GeonetA strong earthquake has struck the East Coast this evening. Photo / GeonetA strong earthquake has rattled the North Island’s East Coast this evening.The preliminary magnitude 5.7 quake struck 10km south of Te Araroa at a depth of 40km, GeoNet said.More than 5000 people reported feeling the quake after it struck at 8.35pm. GeoNet classified the shaking as strong. A AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.