3.8
Earthquake Details: 730 km north-east of Whakatane
Oct 8, 2026, 01:36:32
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred near 730 km north-east of Whakatane on Oct 8, 2026 at 01:36:32. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 33 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth33 km
Significance0
Latitude-33.0788
Longitude-177.5947
Event IDgeonet:2026p756940
Magnitude3.8
Updated:Oct 8, 2026, 01:36:32 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 8, 2026, 01:36:32
- UTC
- Oct 8, 2026, 01:36:32 UTC
33 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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 8, 2026, 01:36 UTC.
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