4.1
Earthquake Details: 10 km south of Taumarunui
Oct 8, 2026, 13:53:17
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred near 10 km south of Taumarunui on Oct 8, 2026 at 13:53:17. 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-38.9915
Longitude175.2382
Event IDgeonet:2026p758320
Magnitude4.1
Updated:Oct 8, 2026, 13:53:17 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 9, 2026, 02:53:17 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 8, 2026, 13:53:17 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.140 km north-west of Te AraroaBeforeM3.7170 km north-east of WhangareiBeforeM3.285 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.45 km east of PorangahauBeforeM3.35 km east of PorangahauBeforeM3.410 km south-west of WaverleyBeforeM3.240 km north of New PlymouthBeforeM3.610 km north-west of RotoruaBeforeM3.2Within 5 km of OhakuneBeforeM3.510 km south of MuruparaBeforeM4.175 km north-west of CollingwoodBeforeM3.520 km south-west of MotuekaBefore
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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 8, 2026, 13:53 UTC.
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