2.9
Earthquake Details: Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Oct 4, 2026, 16:16:22
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand on Oct 4, 2026 at 16:16:22. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance0
Latitude-38.7028
Longitude176.7231
Event IDgeonet:2026p747779
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 4, 2026, 16:16:22 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 5, 2026, 05:16:22 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 4, 2026, 16:16:22 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.620 km north-east of TaupoBeforeM5.325 km east of New PlymouthBeforeM4.0210 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.4off the east coast of North Island, N.Z.BeforeM4.025 km south of MuruparaBeforeM3.415 km north-east of KawhiaBeforeM3.970 km south of HaweraBeforeM3.5185 km north-east of Te AraroaBeforeM3.470 km north-west of Te AraroaBeforeM3.5off the east coast of North Island, N.Z.AfterM3.910 km south-east of StratfordAfterM3.7170 km north-east of WhangareiAfter
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