2.5

Earthquake Details: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Sep 6, 2026, 20:04:14

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred near Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand on Sep 6, 2026 at 20:04:14. 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 ZealandManawatu-WanganuiPalmerston North (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance0
Latitude-40.0351
Longitude175.8285
Event IDgeonet:2026p672530
Magnitude2.5
Updated:Sep 6, 2026, 20:04:14 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time
Sep 7, 2026, 08:04:14 GMT+12
UTC
Sep 6, 2026, 20:04:14 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

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

Nearby major cities

Palmerston North
40 km SW
Whanganui
67 km W
Hastings
98 km NE
Masterton
104 km S
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.5Within 5 km of Te KahaAfterM3.810 km north-west of WhitiangaAfterM4.0150 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.4North Island of New ZealandAfterM3.220 km south-east of RotoruaAfterM3.55 km north-west of BlenheimAfterM3.315 km south-west of TokoroaAfterM3.525 km north of TaumarunuiAfterM3.545 km east of WairoaAfterM3.355 km north-west of Te KahaAfterM4.010 km south of TaumarunuiAfterM3.3130 km north of Te KahaAfter

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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 6, 2026, 20:04 UTC.

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