2.8
Earthquake Details: Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Sep 19, 2026, 14:41:50
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand on Sep 19, 2026 at 14:41:50. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance0
Latitude-41.5996
Longitude173.8712
Event IDgeonet:2026p707060
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Sep 19, 2026, 14:41:50 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 20, 2026, 02:41:50 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 19, 2026, 14:41:50 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
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