2.6

Earthquake Details: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sep 5, 2026, 17:11:10

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand on Sep 5, 2026 at 17:11:10. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New ZealandCanterburyChristchurch (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance0
Latitude-43.0318
Longitude172.6197
Event IDgeonet:2026p669502
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Sep 5, 2026, 17:11:10 UTC

External Resources

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Time & depth

Local time
Sep 6, 2026, 05:11:10 GMT+12
UTC
Sep 5, 2026, 17:11:10 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

Nearby major cities

Christchurch
56 km S
Rolleston
64 km S
Timaru
187 km SW
Blenheim
201 km NE
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.3150 km south of AkaroaBeforeM3.870 km north-east of CollingwoodBeforeM3.635 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM3.435 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM3.435 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM3.335 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM3.435 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM3.535 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM4.635 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM3.435 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM4.820 km north-west of ParaparaumuBeforeM4.215 km north of OpunakeAfter

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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: Sep 5, 2026, 17:11 UTC.

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