2.6
Earthquake Details: Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Sep 9, 2026, 19:08:00
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand on Sep 9, 2026 at 19:08:00. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 31.07 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth31.07 km
Significance0
Latitude-41.6027
Longitude173.7630
Event IDgeonet:2026p680533
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Sep 9, 2026, 19:08:00 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 10, 2026, 07:08:00 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 9, 2026, 19:08:00 UTC
31.07 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.225 km north of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.220 km south-east of RotoruaBeforeM3.55 km north-west of BlenheimBeforeM3.315 km south-west of TokoroaBeforeM3.525 km north of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.545 km east of WairoaAfterM4.010 km south of TaumarunuiAfterM4.3265 km north-west of New PlymouthAfterM3.8200 km north-west of KarameaAfterM3.985 km west of OpunakeAfterM3.315 km south-east of SeddonAfterM3.135 km north-west of WhakataneAfter
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