2.8
Earthquake Details: Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, New Zealand
8/17/2026, 2:46:56 AM
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, New Zealand on 8/17/2026 at 2:46:56 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 30.59 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth30.59 km
Significance0
Latitude-40.5940
Longitude174.8028
Event IDgeonet:2026p616529
Magnitude2.8
Updated:8/17/2026, 2:46:56 AM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/17/2026, 2:46:56 PM GMT+12
- UTC
- 8/17/2026, 2:46:56 AM UTC
30.59 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.315 km south-west of Te AwamutuBeforeM4.2140 km north-west of WestportBeforeM3.5115 km north of Te KahaBeforeM4.4130 km west of OpunakeBeforeM3.6110 km west of AucklandBeforeM3.455 km north-east of TaurangaBeforeM3.1115 km north-west of Te KahaBeforeM3.215 km south-west of HamiltonBeforeM4.315 km north-east of TaumarunuiBeforeM4.643 km WNW of Turangi, New ZealandAfterM3.210 km east of TaumarunuiAfterM3.520 km south-east of OhakuneAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 17, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.