Disasters · Earthquake

M5.2 · New Zealand

First tracked 2 September 2026 · Last updated 2 September 2026

M5.2

Magnitude

10 km

Depth

3,311

Population exposed

3 thousand in MMI>=IV

Exposure detail

An M5.2 earthquake occurred 70 km NNW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand, at a depth of 10 km. The PAGER alert was green, with an estimated population exposure of 3,311 and 4 felt reports.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed