2.7
Earthquake Details: Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand
Oct 6, 2026, 01:04:48
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand on Oct 6, 2026 at 01:04:48. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 192.05 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth192.05 km
Significance0
Latitude-41.2067
Longitude172.5499
Event IDgeonet:2026p751472
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Oct 6, 2026, 01:04:48 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 6, 2026, 14:04:48 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 6, 2026, 01:04:48 UTC
192.05 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.025 km south of MuruparaBeforeM3.415 km north-east of KawhiaBeforeM3.970 km south of HaweraBeforeM3.4160 km north-west of GreymouthBeforeM3.910 km south-east of StratfordBeforeM3.45 km east of PorangahauAfterM3.440 km north-east of Milford SoundAfterM3.410 km south-west of WaverleyAfterM3.610 km north-west of RotoruaAfterM3.510 km south of MuruparaAfterM4.175 km north-west of CollingwoodAfterM3.520 km south-west of MotuekaAfter
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