Earthquake Details: Within 5 km of Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Sep 24, 2026, 20:53:13

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near Within 5 km of Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand on Sep 24, 2026 at 20:53:13. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 71.53 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New Zealand Manawatu-Wanganui Whanganui (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth71.53 km

Significance0

Latitude-39.6990

Longitude175.8522

Event IDgeonet:2026p721271

Magnitude2.7

Updated:Sep 24, 2026, 20:53:13 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time: Sep 25, 2026, 08:53:13 GMT+12
UTC: Sep 24, 2026, 20:53:13 UTC

71.53 km · Intermediate-focus

Between 70 and 300 km deep.

Nearby major cities

Nearby event sequence · 12

M3.545 km south-west of TaumarunuiBeforeSep 22, 2026, 03:16:47 M3.420 km south of HastingsBeforeSep 23, 2026, 03:32:01 M3.5220 km north-east of WhitiangaBeforeSep 23, 2026, 10:06:03 M3.425 km north-west of TaupoBeforeSep 23, 2026, 17:31:40 M3.7230 km north-east of WhitiangaBeforeSep 23, 2026, 21:11:59 M3.450 km south-west of WhanganuiBeforeSep 23, 2026, 21:39:52 M4.010 km north of RotoruaBeforeSep 24, 2026, 04:41:48 M3.85 km south of HastingsBeforeSep 24, 2026, 09:49:34 M3.545 km north-east of AucklandBeforeSep 24, 2026, 18:07:30 M3.445 km south-west of SeddonAfterSep 24, 2026, 22:26:06 M3.550 km south-west of OpunakeAfterSep 25, 2026, 06:22:47 M4.0115 km north of Te KahaAfterSep 25, 2026, 20:19:46

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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 24, 2026, 20:53 UTC.

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