Category OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND

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,…