Earthquake · New Zealand · Ended
M5.3 earthquake near Otorohanga, New Zealand
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Summary
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 43 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand on 15 Oct 2026, 05:25 UTC, at a depth of 286 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
USGS PAGER issued a green alert for this earthquake.
9 people submitted “Did You Feel It?” reports to the USGS.
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.3 (mww) (USGS)
- Depth
- 286 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 15 Oct 2026, 05:25 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- 43 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand (USGS)
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green (USGS PAGER)
- Max shaking (ShakeMap MMI)
- 2.6 (USGS)
- “Did You Feel It?” reports
- 9 (USGS DYFI)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Places with estimated shaking (USGS PAGER)
- Pukehina (population 2,018) — estimated intensity MMI 2.5
- Ngaruawahia (population 6,580) — estimated intensity MMI 2.5
- Gordonton (population 2,018) — estimated intensity MMI 2.5
- Hamilton (population 176,500) — estimated intensity MMI 2.4
- Matamata (population 7,806) — estimated intensity MMI 2.4
- Kihikihi (population 2,740) — estimated intensity MMI 2.4
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 43 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand, depth 286 km.
Nearby
Airports
- Auckland (AKL) Auckland · 179 km
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Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 15 Oct 2026, 05:25 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.3 (mww) at 286 km depth.
What alert level did USGS PAGER give?
Green. PAGER levels estimate likely fatalities and economic losses from the shaking.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
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