3.4
Earthquake Details: 630 km north-east of Whakatane
Oct 8, 2026, 16:10:11
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred near 630 km north-east of Whakatane on Oct 8, 2026 at 16:10:11. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 100 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth100 km
Significance0
Latitude-33.3571
Longitude-178.8817
Event IDgeonet:2026p758579
Magnitude3.4
Updated:Oct 8, 2026, 16:10:11 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 8, 2026, 16:10:11
- UTC
- Oct 8, 2026, 16:10:11 UTC
100 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
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, 16:10 UTC.
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