2.6

Earthquake Details: Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Sep 11, 2026, 09:01:15

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand on Sep 11, 2026 at 09:01:15. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 616.28 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New ZealandWaikatoHamilton (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth616.28 km
Significance0
Latitude-37.9022
Longitude175.7202
Event IDgeonet:2026p684799
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Sep 11, 2026, 09:01:15 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time
Sep 11, 2026, 21:01:15 GMT+12
UTC
Sep 11, 2026, 09:01:15 UTC
616.28 km · Deep-focus

More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.

Nearby major cities

Hamilton
41 km W
Tauranga
46 km NE
Rotorua
53 km SE
Taupo
92 km S
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.55 km north-west of BlenheimBeforeM3.525 km north of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.545 km east of WairoaBeforeM3.4200 km north-east of Te AraroaBeforeM3.5275 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.7south of Kermadec IslandsBeforeM4.010 km south of TaumarunuiBeforeM4.3265 km north-west of New PlymouthAfterM3.985 km west of OpunakeAfterM3.6260 km north of Te AraroaAfterM4.1135 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.6240 km north of Te AraroaAfter

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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 11, 2026, 09:01 UTC.

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