Earthquake Details: Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Sep 29, 2026, 22:37:51

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred near Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand on Sep 29, 2026 at 22:37:51. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 24.17 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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New Zealand Wellington Masterton (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth24.17 km

Significance0

Latitude-40.7669

Longitude175.4511

Event IDgeonet:2026p734980

Magnitude2.5

Updated:Sep 29, 2026, 22:37:51 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time: Sep 30, 2026, 11:37:51 GMT+13
UTC: Sep 29, 2026, 22:37:51 UTC

24.17 km · Shallow-focus

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

Nearby major cities

Nearby event sequence · 12

M3.535 km north-east of TaihapeBeforeSep 27, 2026, 10:31:28 M4.115 km south-west of DannevirkeBeforeSep 27, 2026, 10:32:02 M3.160 km south-east of GisborneBeforeSep 27, 2026, 10:33:53 M4.015 km west of TaupoBeforeSep 27, 2026, 11:58:02 M3.835 km north of WhakataneBeforeSep 27, 2026, 20:49:22 M3.375 km north of Te KahaBeforeSep 27, 2026, 22:53:51 M3.915 km north of WhakataneBeforeSep 28, 2026, 01:58:30 M3.470 km north-west of Te KahaBeforeSep 28, 2026, 14:04:25 M3.6off the east coast of S. Island, N.Z.BeforeSep 28, 2026, 18:23:33 M3.3250 km south-east of MartinboroughBeforeSep 28, 2026, 18:23:43 M3.110 km north of TokoroaBeforeSep 29, 2026, 07:04:23 M3.320 km south of HastingsBeforeSep 29, 2026, 12:18:19

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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 29, 2026, 22:37 UTC.

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