2.6
Earthquake Details: Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Sep 19, 2026, 18:15:55
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand on Sep 19, 2026 at 18:15:55. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 63.33 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth63.33 km
Significance0
Latitude-38.8431
Longitude175.9290
Event IDgeonet:2026p707462
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Sep 19, 2026, 18:15:55 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 20, 2026, 06:15:55 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 19, 2026, 18:15:55 UTC
63.33 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.530 km south of Tolaga BayBeforeM3.4285 km north of Te AraroaAfterM4.995 km south of KaitaiaAfterM3.6115 km north-west of OpunakeAfterM3.7280 km north-east of WhitiangaAfterM5.2145 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.85 km south of PongaroaAfterM4.05 km west of MastertonAfterM3.545 km south-west of TaumarunuiAfterM3.5250 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.5255 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.420 km south of HastingsAfter
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