Earthquake Details: Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

Sep 14, 2026, 11:07:07

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand on Sep 14, 2026 at 11:07:07. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 342.43 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New Zealand Nelson Nelson (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth342.43 km

Significance0

Latitude-41.2284

Longitude172.3346

Event IDgeonet:2026p693143

Magnitude2.6

Updated:Sep 14, 2026, 11:07:07 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time: Sep 14, 2026, 23:07:07 GMT+12
UTC: Sep 14, 2026, 11:07:07 UTC

342.43 km · Deep-focus

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

Nearby major cities

Nearby event sequence · 12

M4.3265 km north-west of New PlymouthBeforeSep 11, 2026, 12:03:53 M3.8200 km north-west of KarameaBeforeSep 11, 2026, 21:32:55 M3.985 km west of OpunakeBeforeSep 11, 2026, 21:33:02 M3.315 km south-east of SeddonBeforeSep 12, 2026, 13:27:03 M3.15 km south-west of ParaparaumuBeforeSep 13, 2026, 01:51:57 M3.140 km south of WairoaBeforeSep 14, 2026, 03:04:50 M3.25 km south of St ArnaudBeforeSep 14, 2026, 06:56:52 M3.455 km west of New PlymouthBeforeSep 14, 2026, 09:29:44 M4.870 km south-west of WaverleyAfterSep 14, 2026, 22:44:48 M3.415 km south-east of StratfordAfterSep 15, 2026, 04:02:19 M3.740 km north-east of Milford SoundAfterSep 15, 2026, 19:40:35 M3.615 km north-west of RotoruaAfterSep 16, 2026, 17:28:49

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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 14, 2026, 11:07 UTC.

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