3.7
Earthquake Details: 170 km north-east of Whangarei
Oct 6, 2026, 13:27:08
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred near 170 km north-east of Whangarei on Oct 6, 2026 at 13:27:08. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 398.87 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth398.87 km
Significance0
Latitude-34.6936
Longitude175.7553
Event IDgeonet:2026p752866
Magnitude3.7
Updated:Oct 6, 2026, 13:27:08 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 7, 2026, 02:27:08 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 6, 2026, 13:27:08 UTC
398.87 km · Deep-focus
More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.025 km south of MuruparaBeforeM3.415 km north-east of KawhiaBeforeM3.320 km south-west of OpotikiBeforeM3.5185 km north-east of Te AraroaBeforeM3.470 km north-west of Te AraroaBeforeM3.5off the east coast of North Island, N.Z.BeforeM3.2455 km north-east of WhangareiBeforeM3.2260 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.285 km north of Te AraroaAfterM3.240 km north of New PlymouthAfterM3.610 km north-west of RotoruaAfterM3.510 km south of MuruparaAfter
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 6, 2026, 13:27 UTC.
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