2.8
Earthquake Details: Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Sep 23, 2026, 13:26:24
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand on Sep 23, 2026 at 13:26:24. 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-37.5062
Longitude175.1556
Event IDgeonet:2026p717730
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Sep 23, 2026, 13:26:24 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 24, 2026, 01:26:24 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 23, 2026, 13:26:24 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.7280 km north-east of WhitiangaBeforeM5.2145 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.85 km south of PongaroaBeforeM4.05 km west of MastertonBeforeM3.545 km south-west of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.5250 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.5255 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.5220 km north-east of WhitiangaBeforeM3.8225 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.7230 km north-east of WhitiangaAfterM4.010 km north of RotoruaAfterM3.85 km south of HastingsAfter
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