2.9
Earthquake Details: 10 km SE of Stratford
Oct 16, 2026, 16:24:01
- Depth
- 139.55 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: GeoNetUpdated: Oct 16, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2026 at 16:24:01. Epicenter: 10 km SE of Stratford. Reported depth: 139.55 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:24:01 GMT+13
- UTC
- Oct 16, 2026, 16:24:01 UTC
139.55 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
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Agency measurements
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- GeoNetM 2.89
geonet:2026p780225
- Depth:
- 139.55 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 16, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth139.55 km
SignificanceNo data
Latitude-39.4338
Longitude174.3823
Event IDgeonet:2026p780225
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 16, 2026, 16:26:20 UTC
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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 16, 2026, 16:26 UTC.
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