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M2.4 Earthquake near Waimakariri District, Canterbury (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-10-28 01:00:22 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.9 km
Source
GEONET

Canterbury · Waimakariri District

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About this earthquake

On October 28, 2026 at 01:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Waimakariri District, Canterbury (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GeoNet. New Zealand: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (69.8 km)
Regional average: 69.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Taranaki
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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 728 Catalogue entries

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