2.8
Earthquake Details: Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Sep 26, 2026, 23:06:34
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand on Sep 26, 2026 at 23:06:34. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance0
Latitude-38.9804
Longitude175.2657
Event IDgeonet:2026p726926
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Sep 26, 2026, 23:06:34 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 27, 2026, 12:06:34 GMT+13
- UTC
- Sep 26, 2026, 23:06:34 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.010 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 WhitiangaBeforeM4.115 km south-west of DannevirkeAfterM4.015 km west of TaupoAfterM4.1140 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.835 km north of WhakataneAfterM3.915 km north of WhakataneAfter
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