2.9
Earthquake Details: Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Sep 8, 2026, 06:44:33
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand on Sep 8, 2026 at 06:44:33. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance0
Latitude-37.8334
Longitude175.2898
Event IDgeonet:2026p676434
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Sep 8, 2026, 06:44:33 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 8, 2026, 18:44:33 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 8, 2026, 06:44:33 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.770 km north of French PassBeforeM4.1220 km west of AucklandBeforeM3.5Within 5 km of Te KahaBeforeM3.810 km north-west of WhitiangaBeforeM4.0150 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.4North Island of New ZealandBeforeM4.0340 km north-east of WhangareiBeforeM3.55 km north-west of BlenheimAfterM3.4275 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.525 km north of TaumarunuiAfterM3.545 km east of WairoaAfterM3.4200 km north-east of Te AraroaAfter
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