2.8
Earthquake Details: 130 km east of Akaroa
Oct 9, 2026, 16:07:38
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 130 km east of Akaroa on Oct 9, 2026 at 16:07:38. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 33 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth33 km
Significance0
Latitude-43.9198
Longitude174.6340
Event IDgeonet:2026p761276
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 9, 2026, 16:07:38 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 10, 2026, 05:07:38 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 9, 2026, 16:07:38 UTC
33 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
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