| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 81.2 km |
| Coordinates | -40.394, 174.465 |
| UTC time | 2026-06-28 11:04:12.997 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, June 28, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whanganui (New Zealand - NZ), about 71.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.465 and latitude -40.394.
| Location | Lower Hutt |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-06-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whanganui | 71.5 km |
| Paraparaumu | 74.6 km |
| Porirua | 88.5 km |
| Upper Hutt | 96.5 km |
| Palmerston North | 97.3 km |
| Lower Hutt | 99.2 km |
| Wellington | 102.8 km |
| Masterton | 118.8 km |
| Blenheim | 132.1 km |
| Nelson | 139.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 151.3 km |
| Hastings | 220.0 km |
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