2.6
Earthquake Details: Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Oct 3, 2026, 09:06:12
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand on Oct 3, 2026 at 09:06:12. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 13.05 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth13.05 km
Significance0
Latitude-41.5792
Longitude174.3614
Event IDgeonet:2026p744267
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Oct 3, 2026, 09:06:12 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 3, 2026, 22:06:12 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 3, 2026, 09:06:12 UTC
13.05 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.035 km south-west of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.250 km south of WaverleyBeforeM2.810 km west of OpotikiBeforeM3.120 km north-west of KaikouraBeforeM3.620 km north-east of TaupoBeforeM5.325 km east of New PlymouthBeforeM3.220 km north of StratfordBeforeM2.910 km north-west of RotoruaBeforeM3.0230 km east of PorangahauBeforeM2.810 km north of RotoruaAfterM2.9120 km south of WellingtonAfterM4.025 km south of MuruparaAfter
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