2.7
Earthquake Details: Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Sep 11, 2026, 11:15:44
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand on Sep 11, 2026 at 11:15:44. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance0
Latitude-38.6074
Longitude175.2703
Event IDgeonet:2026p685051
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Sep 11, 2026, 11:15:44 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 11, 2026, 23:15:44 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 11, 2026, 11:15:44 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.525 km north of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.545 km east of WairoaBeforeM3.4200 km north-east of Te AraroaBeforeM3.355 km north-west of Te KahaBeforeM4.010 km south of TaumarunuiBeforeM4.3265 km north-west of New PlymouthAfterM3.8200 km north-west of KarameaAfterM3.985 km west of OpunakeAfterM3.6260 km north of Te AraroaAfterM4.1135 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.6240 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.360 km north of WhitiangaAfter
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