2.8
Earthquake Details: Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Oct 1, 2026, 04:44:40
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand on Oct 1, 2026 at 04:44:40. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 122.36 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth122.36 km
Significance0
Latitude-38.6615
Longitude175.5879
Event IDgeonet:2026p738372
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 1, 2026, 04:44:40 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 1, 2026, 17:44:40 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 1, 2026, 04:44:40 UTC
122.36 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.7149 km NE of Hicks Bay, New ZealandBeforeM4.1105 km north-east of Te AraroaBeforeM3.5160 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.470 km north-west of Te KahaBeforeM4.180 km east of WhangareiBeforeM3.320 km south of HastingsBeforeM3.235 km south-east of WairoaBeforeM3.270 km east of RuatoriaBeforeM3.6160 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.3210 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.315 km east of Tolaga BayBeforeM3.250 km south of WaverleyAfter
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