2.8

Earthquake Details: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Sep 25, 2026, 20:21:18

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand on Sep 25, 2026 at 20:21:18. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New ZealandManawatu-WanganuiPalmerston North (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance0
Latitude-40.0385
Longitude176.2492
Event IDgeonet:2026p723913
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Sep 25, 2026, 20:21:18 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time
Sep 26, 2026, 08:21:18 GMT+12
UTC
Sep 25, 2026, 20:21:18 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

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

Nearby major cities

Palmerston North
65 km SW
Hastings
68 km NE
Napier City
83 km NE
Whanganui
103 km W
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.420 km south of HastingsBeforeM3.425 km north-west of TaupoBeforeM3.450 km south-west of WhanganuiBeforeM4.010 km north of RotoruaBeforeM3.85 km south of HastingsBeforeM3.545 km north-east of AucklandBeforeM3.315 km south-east of SeddonBeforeM3.445 km south-west of SeddonBeforeM3.550 km south-west of OpunakeBeforeM4.0115 km north of Te KahaBeforeM3.490 km east of WhangareiAfterM4.160 km north-east of TaurangaAfter

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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 25, 2026, 20:21 UTC.

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