3.2
Earthquake Details: Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand
Sep 14, 2026, 06:56:52
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred near Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand on Sep 14, 2026 at 06:56:52. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 62.24 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth62.24 km
Significance0
Latitude-41.8552
Longitude172.8297
Event IDgeonet:2026p692674
Magnitude3.2
Updated:Sep 14, 2026, 06:56:52 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 14, 2026, 18:56:52 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 14, 2026, 06:56:52 UTC
62.24 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.2South Island Of New ZealandBeforeM4.3265 km north-west of New PlymouthBeforeM3.8200 km north-west of KarameaBeforeM3.985 km west of OpunakeBeforeM3.315 km south-east of SeddonBeforeM3.15 km south-west of ParaparaumuBeforeM3.040 km north of Milford SoundBeforeM3.140 km south of WairoaBeforeM3.455 km west of New PlymouthAfterM4.870 km south-west of WaverleyAfterM3.415 km south-east of StratfordAfterM3.740 km north-east of Milford SoundAfter
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