2.5
Earthquake Details: Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand
8/17/2026, 3:29:03 PM
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred near Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand on 8/17/2026 at 3:29:03 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 88.57 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth88.57 km
Significance0
Latitude-40.8864
Longitude173.4073
Event IDgeonet:2026p617959
Magnitude2.5
Updated:8/17/2026, 3:29:03 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/18/2026, 3:29:03 AM GMT+12
- UTC
- 8/17/2026, 3:29:03 PM UTC
88.57 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.315 km south-west of Te AwamutuBeforeM4.2140 km north-west of WestportBeforeM4.4130 km west of OpunakeBeforeM3.6110 km west of AucklandBeforeM3.455 km north-east of TaurangaBeforeM3.215 km south-west of HamiltonBeforeM3.135 km south of HokitikaBeforeM4.315 km north-east of TaumarunuiBeforeM4.643 km WNW of Turangi, New ZealandBeforeM3.210 km east of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.520 km south-east of OhakuneBeforeM3.520 km north of MuruparaAfter
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, 03:29 PM UTC.
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