2.7
Earthquake Details: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
Sep 19, 2026, 19:12:26
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand on Sep 19, 2026 at 19:12:26. 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-44.2344
Longitude170.3390
Event IDgeonet:2026p707568
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Sep 19, 2026, 19:12:26 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 20, 2026, 07:12:26 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 19, 2026, 19:12:26 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.935 km west of MotuekaBeforeM3.140 km north of Te AnauAfterM2.945 km east of CollingwoodAfterM2.935 km north-east of Milford SoundAfterM2.835 km south of TwizelAfterM3.435 km north-east of Milford SoundAfterM2.835 km north-east of Milford SoundAfterM3.325 km north-west of Te AnauAfterM3.315 km south-east of SeddonAfterM3.445 km south-west of SeddonAfterM4.850 km north-west of Te AnauAfterM3.350 km south of TuatapereAfter
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