2.8

Earthquake Details: 35 km north-east of Milford Sound

Sep 11, 2026, 23:13:21

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 35 km north-east of Milford Sound on Sep 11, 2026 at 23:13:21. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New ZealandSouthlandInvercargill (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth5 km
Significance0
Latitude-44.4332
Longitude168.2691
Event IDgeonet:2026p686398
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Sep 11, 2026, 23:13:21 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time
Sep 12, 2026, 11:13:21 GMT+12
UTC
Sep 11, 2026, 23:13:21 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus

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

Nearby major cities

Invercargill
219 km S
Timaru
237 km E
Dunedin
237 km SE
Rolleston
342 km E
Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.920 km south-west of Milford SoundBeforeM3.025 km north-west of FairlieBeforeM3.1120 km west of TuatapereBeforeM2.735 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM4.535 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM3.435 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM3.020 km south of HokitikaBeforeM3.2South Island Of New ZealandBeforeM2.835 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM2.935 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM2.835 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM4.8285 km north-west of Milford SoundBefore

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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, 23:13 UTC.

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