2.6
Earthquake Details: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Sep 21, 2026, 03:41:43
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand on Sep 21, 2026 at 03:41:43. 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-45.3182
Longitude170.3463
Event IDgeonet:2026p711226
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Sep 21, 2026, 03:41:43 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 21, 2026, 15:41:43 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 21, 2026, 03:41:43 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 MotuekaBeforeM2.715 km east of TwizelBeforeM3.140 km north of Te AnauBeforeM2.735 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM2.935 km north-east of Milford SoundBeforeM2.835 km south of TwizelAfterM3.435 km north-east of Milford SoundAfterM2.835 km north-east of Milford SoundAfterM3.325 km north-west of Te AnauAfterM3.445 km south-west of SeddonAfterM4.850 km north-west of Te AnauAfterM3.350 km south of TuatapereAfter
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