2.8
Earthquake Details: 10 km north-west of Murchison
8/19/2026, 8:34:52 AM
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 10 km north-west of Murchison on 8/19/2026 at 8:34:52 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 89.4 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth89.4 km
Significance0
Latitude-41.7115
Longitude172.2139
Event IDgeonet:2026p622588
Magnitude2.8
Updated:8/19/2026, 8:34:52 AM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/19/2026, 8:34:52 PM GMT+12
- UTC
- 8/19/2026, 8:34:52 AM UTC
89.4 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.135 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 OhakuneBeforeM3.115 km south-east of StratfordBeforeM3.435 km east of HaastBeforeM3.15 km south-east of SeddonBeforeM3.110 km south-east of HaastBeforeM3.525 km south-west of MotuekaAfterM3.8180 km north-west of WestportAfterM3.310 km north-east of Milford SoundAfter
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 19, 2026, 08:34 AM UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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