Right now
The most recent data we hold from GeoNet arrived 10 hours ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 1 km from here.
Reported by GeoNet today.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 5 September 2026.
What the source measured
GeoNet reported: 15 km north of Opunake
At this point we have recorded a magnitude between 3.31 and 3.34, over 131 readings since 5 September 2026. Today's reading sits 14% of the way up that range.
Nearby, since 5 September 2026
- September 5, 2026 · score 9 · 1.0 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.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 50% |
| Coordinates | -39.2863, 173.8864 |
| Nearest City | New Plymouth (29 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-05T18:21:16.071Z |
| Source | https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p669634 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 3.31 |
| Mmi | 3 |
| Locality | 15 km north of Opunake |
| Quality | best |
| PublicID | 2026p669634 |
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 8 March 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.
Want to know when something happens near New Plymouth?
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 0/100, near New Plymouth (New Zealand), based on data from geonet. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.