2.7
Earthquake Details: Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Sep 23, 2026, 14:10:25
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand on Sep 23, 2026 at 14:10:25. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 11.43 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth11.43 km
Significance0
Latitude-41.6604
Longitude174.3554
Event IDgeonet:2026p717812
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Sep 23, 2026, 14:10:25 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 24, 2026, 02:10:25 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 23, 2026, 14:10:25 UTC
11.43 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.330 km east of TaurangaBeforeM3.85 km south of PongaroaBeforeM4.05 km west of MastertonBeforeM3.545 km south-west of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.420 km south of HastingsBeforeM3.425 km north-west of TaupoAfterM3.450 km south-west of WhanganuiAfterM4.010 km north of RotoruaAfterM3.85 km south of HastingsAfterM3.315 km south-east of SeddonAfterM3.445 km south-west of SeddonAfterM3.550 km south-west of OpunakeAfter
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