4.0
Earthquake Details: Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Oct 3, 2026, 15:28:35
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred near Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand on Oct 3, 2026 at 15:28:35. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 6.55 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth6.55 km
Significance0
Latitude-38.6999
Longitude176.7314
Event IDgeonet:2026p744986
Magnitude4.0
Updated:Oct 3, 2026, 15:28:35 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 4, 2026, 04:28:35 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 3, 2026, 15:28:35 UTC
6.55 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.3210 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.035 km south-west of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.7335 km north-east of WhangareiBeforeM3.315 km east of Tolaga BayBeforeM3.8285 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.250 km south of WaverleyBeforeM3.120 km north-west of KaikouraBeforeM3.175 km east of WhangamataBeforeM3.620 km north-east of TaupoBeforeM5.325 km east of New PlymouthBeforeM3.220 km north of StratfordBeforeM4.0210 km north of Te AraroaBefore
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