3.5
Earthquake Details: Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Sep 9, 2026, 19:01:25
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred near Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand on Sep 9, 2026 at 19:01:25. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance0
Latitude-38.6293
Longitude175.2769
Event IDgeonet:2026p680520
Magnitude3.5
Updated:Sep 9, 2026, 19:01:25 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 10, 2026, 07:01:25 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 9, 2026, 19:01:25 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.5Within 5 km of Te KahaBeforeM3.810 km north-west of WhitiangaBeforeM4.0150 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.4North Island of New ZealandBeforeM3.55 km north-west of BlenheimBeforeM3.315 km south-west of TokoroaBeforeM3.545 km east of WairoaAfterM3.4200 km north-east of Te AraroaAfterM3.3275 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.355 km north-west of Te KahaAfterM4.010 km south of TaumarunuiAfterM3.3130 km north of Te KahaAfter
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