Category New Zealand

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Depth 35 km Strikes Off East Coast of North Island, New Zealand on 5th May 2026

Rocky coastline with waves crashing and a lighthouse near the ocean at sunset

The East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island, often called Tairāwhiti or Eastland, is a rugged, scenic region stretching from the Bay of Plenty down to Hawke’s Bay. Known as the first place in the world to greet the sun,…