4.1

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

Sep 27, 2026, 10:32:02

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred near Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand on Sep 27, 2026 at 10:32:02. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 31.97 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

Depth31.97 km
Significance0
Latitude-40.3194
Longitude175.9250
Event IDgeonet:2026p728213
Magnitude4.1
Updated:Sep 27, 2026, 10:32:02 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time
Sep 27, 2026, 23:32:02 GMT+13
UTC
Sep 27, 2026, 10:32:02 UTC
31.97 km · Shallow-focus

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

Nearby major cities

Palmerston North
27 km W
Masterton
75 km S
Whanganui
86 km NW
Paraparaumu
101 km SW
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.545 km north-east of AucklandBeforeM3.315 km south-east of SeddonBeforeM3.445 km south-west of SeddonBeforeM3.2155 km north-west of Te AraroaBeforeM3.550 km south-west of OpunakeBeforeM4.0115 km north of Te KahaBeforeM3.490 km east of WhangareiBeforeM4.160 km north-east of TaurangaBeforeM3.6110 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.935 km west of WhitiangaBeforeM3.535 km north-east of TaihapeBeforeM4.015 km west of TaupoAfter

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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 27, 2026, 10:32 UTC.

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