2.6
Earthquake Details: Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Oct 11, 2026, 12:47:32
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand on Oct 11, 2026 at 12:47:32. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 22.17 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth22.17 km
Significance0
Latitude-39.7882
Longitude174.3327
Event IDgeonet:2026p766305
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Oct 11, 2026, 12:47:32 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 12, 2026, 01:47:32 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 11, 2026, 12:47:32 UTC
22.17 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.110 km south of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.325 km north-east of DannevirkeBeforeM3.055 km north-east of CollingwoodBeforeM3.1off the west coast of North Island, N.Z.BeforeM3.250 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.540 km east of Tokomaru BayBeforeM3.020 km south-east of GisborneBeforeM3.110 km north-west of Te AraroaBeforeM4.340 km north-west of Te AraroaBeforeM4.395 km east of WhangareiAfterM3.375 km south-west of OpunakeAfterM3.9145 km west of AucklandAfter
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