2.7
Earthquake Details: Within 5 km of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Sep 26, 2026, 10:42:31
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near Within 5 km of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand on Sep 26, 2026 at 10:42:31. 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-38.0329
Longitude174.8123
Event IDgeonet:2026p725530
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Sep 26, 2026, 10:42:31 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 26, 2026, 22:42:31 GMT+12
- UTC
- Sep 26, 2026, 10:42:31 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.8225 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.7230 km north-east of WhitiangaBeforeM4.010 km north of RotoruaBeforeM3.85 km south of HastingsBeforeM4.0115 km north of Te KahaBeforeM4.160 km north-east of TaurangaBeforeM3.9off the east coast of North Island, N.Z.BeforeM3.6110 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.935 km west of WhitiangaAfterM3.5off the east coast of North Island, N.Z.AfterM3.535 km north-east of TaihapeAfterM4.115 km south-west of DannevirkeAfter
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