Magnitude 2.0 earthquake · M5 km east of Porangahau

When: 3 days ago; 7 Oct 2026, 04:59 UTC
Depth: 11.9 km
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Source: GeoNet (CC BY 3.0 NZ); Reviewed

Expected intensity

Rings show the expected Modified Mercalli (MMI) intensity from the Akkar–Sandıkkaya–Bommer (2014) ground-motion model converted with Worden et al. (2012). Real shaking depends on soil and building.

Aftershocks

Earthquakes within 10 km of the epicentre in the first 30 days.

Count: 5

2.15 km east of Porangahau7 Oct 2026, 19:54 UTC
1.95 km east of Porangahau7 Oct 2026, 06:53 UTC
1.95 km east of Porangahau7 Oct 2026, 05:08 UTC
1.85 km east of Porangahau7 Oct 2026, 19:56 UTC
1.45 km north-east of Porangahau7 Oct 2026, 05:12 UTC

Felt reports

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Source comparison

Latest solution of each source. Differences are to the preferred solution.

Source	Magnitude	Time	Δ time	Depth	Δ location	Place
GEONET ★	2.0M	7 Oct 2026, 04:59:06 UTC	—	11.9 km	—	5 km east of Porangahau

Revision history (2)

Source	Magnitude	Time	Depth	Coordinates	Received
GEONET	1.9M	7 Oct 2026, 04:59:07 UTC	10.0 km	40.279°S 176.685°E	7 Oct 2026, 05:01:53 UTC
GEONET	2.0M	7 Oct 2026, 04:59:07 UTC	10.0 km	40.279°S 176.685°E	7 Oct 2026, 05:00:53 UTC