4.8
Earthquake Details: Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand
Sep 4, 2026, 18:34:01
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred near Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand on Sep 4, 2026 at 18:34:01. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 39.65 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth39.65 km
Significance0
Latitude-40.8034
Longitude174.8044
Event IDgeonet:2026p666955
Magnitude4.8
Updated:Sep 4, 2026, 18:34:01 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 5, 2026, 06:34:01 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 4, 2026, 18:34:01 UTC
39.65 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.340 km south-east of Tolaga BayBeforeM3.770 km west of KawhiaBeforeM3.355 km south of MuruparaBeforeM3.740 km north of FairlieBeforeM3.635 km east of WhangamataBeforeM3.2off the east coast of North Island, N.Z.BeforeM3.775 km south-east of GisborneBeforeM3.870 km north-east of CollingwoodBeforeM3.325 km west of Te KahaBeforeM3.240 km east of WhitiangaAfterM3.315 km north of OpunakeAfterM4.215 km north of OpunakeAfter
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