3.5
Earthquake Details: Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand
8/19/2026, 9:12:59 AM
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred near Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand on 8/19/2026 at 9:12:59 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 24.62 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth24.62 km
Significance0
Latitude-41.2600
Longitude172.7812
Event IDgeonet:2026p622659
Magnitude3.5
Updated:8/19/2026, 9:12:59 AM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/19/2026, 9:12:59 PM GMT+12
- UTC
- 8/19/2026, 9:12:59 AM UTC
24.62 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.135 km south of HokitikaBeforeM4.315 km north-east of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.015 km east of GreymouthBeforeM4.643 km WNW of Turangi, New ZealandBeforeM3.210 km east of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.520 km south-east of OhakuneBeforeM3.520 km north of MuruparaBeforeM3.115 km south-east of StratfordBeforeM3.035 km south-west of CollingwoodBeforeM3.435 km east of HaastBeforeM3.15 km south-east of SeddonBeforeM3.110 km south-east of HaastBefore
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, 09:12 AM UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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