4.5
Earthquake Details: km north-east of Whangarei
Sep 22, 2026, 15:18:49
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred near km north-east of Whangarei on Sep 22, 2026 at 15:18:49. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 556.3 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth556.3 km
Significance0
Latitude-25.1548
Longitude-177.9122
Event IDgeonet:2026p715242
Magnitude4.5
Updated:Sep 22, 2026, 15:18:49 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 22, 2026, 15:18:49
- UTC
- Sep 22, 2026, 15:18:49 UTC
556.3 km · Deep-focus
More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.
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, 15:18 UTC.
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