Earthquake Details: Within 5 km of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Sep 22, 2026, 13:55:59

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Within 5 km of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand on Sep 22, 2026 at 13:55:59. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10.16 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New Zealand Taranaki New Plymouth (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth10.16 km

Significance0

Latitude-39.3375

Longitude174.2423

Event IDgeonet:2026p715082

Magnitude2.6

Updated:Sep 22, 2026, 13:55:59 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time: Sep 23, 2026, 01:55:59 GMT+12
UTC: Sep 22, 2026, 13:55:59 UTC

10.16 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

Nearby major cities

Nearby event sequence · 12

M4.995 km south of KaitaiaBeforeSep 20, 2026, 09:23:49 M3.355 km north-west of ParaparaumuBeforeSep 20, 2026, 09:24:57 M3.6115 km north-west of OpunakeBeforeSep 20, 2026, 12:52:14 M3.330 km east of TaurangaBeforeSep 20, 2026, 16:10:56 M3.420 km east of Tolaga BayBeforeSep 21, 2026, 03:00:16 M5.2145 km north of Te AraroaBeforeSep 21, 2026, 04:28:44 M3.85 km south of PongaroaBeforeSep 21, 2026, 04:30:37 M4.05 km west of MastertonBeforeSep 21, 2026, 09:23:42 M3.545 km south-west of TaumarunuiBeforeSep 22, 2026, 03:16:47 M3.420 km south of HastingsAfterSep 23, 2026, 03:32:01 M3.425 km north-west of TaupoAfterSep 23, 2026, 17:31:40 M3.450 km south-west of WhanganuiAfterSep 23, 2026, 21:39:52

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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 22, 2026, 13:55 UTC.

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