Reported by GeoNet today.
The last comparable one was on 19 March 2026.
What the source measured
GeoNet reported: 20 km south of Whanganui
At this point we have recorded a magnitude between 3.16 and 3.18, over 16 readings since 1 September 2026. Today's reading sits 90% of the way up that range.
Nearby, since 19 March 2026
- March 19, 2026 · score 0 · 17.6 km
How we know
One source: GeoNet. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 50 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 50% |
| Coordinates | -40.1344, 174.9601 |
| Nearest City | Whanganui (24 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T06:00:52.826Z |
| Source | https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p657434 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 3.18 |
| Mmi | 3 |
| Locality | 20 km south of Whanganui |
| Quality | best |
| PublicID | 2026p657434 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 0/100, near Whanganui (New Zealand), based on data from geonet. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.