5.1
Earthquake Details: km north-east of Whangarei
Sep 16, 2026, 20:03:24
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred near km north-east of Whangarei on Sep 16, 2026 at 20:03:24. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance0
Latitude-29.9803
Longitude-176.6085
Event IDgeonet:2026p699564
Magnitude5.1
Updated:Sep 16, 2026, 20:03:24 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 16, 2026, 20:03:24
- UTC
- Sep 16, 2026, 20:03:24 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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 16, 2026, 20:03 UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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