4.3
Earthquake Details: 40 km north-west of Te Araroa
Oct 11, 2026, 00:40:27
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred near 40 km north-west of Te Araroa on Oct 11, 2026 at 00:40:27. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 40.93 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth40.93 km
Significance0
Latitude-37.4289
Longitude177.9863
Event IDgeonet:2026p764940
Magnitude4.3
Updated:Oct 11, 2026, 00:40:27 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 11, 2026, 13:40:27 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 11, 2026, 00:40:27 UTC
40.93 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.610 km north-west of RotoruaBeforeM3.2Within 5 km of OhakuneBeforeM3.510 km south of MuruparaBeforeM4.110 km south of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.325 km north-east of DannevirkeBeforeM3.7south of Kermadec IslandsBeforeM3.7145 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.250 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.540 km east of Tokomaru BayBeforeM3.5390 km north-east of WhakataneBeforeM3.8255 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM4.1425 km north-east of WhakataneBefore
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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 11, 2026, 00:40 UTC.
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