41°30'S / 173°49'E / Altitud 43 m / 05:27 27/10/2026, Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13)
del: 26/10/2026, 20:00
a: 27/10/2026, 08:00
Severe gale northwest winds gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Note, wind easing from the south from early Tuesday morning. Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal.
Marlborough
Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.
Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
26/10/2026, 20:46
del: 26/10/2026, 19:24
a: 28/10/2026, 19:33
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 20 km south-west of Blenheim, New Zealand at Mon Oct 26 2026 7:24 PM (NZDT). The quake was 31.0 kilometres deep and the intensity was moderate close to the quake. The quake may have been felt in Blenheim and surrounding localities.
20 km south-west of BlenheimDuring an earthquake, if you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then Drop, Cover and Hold. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, move no more than a few steps away from buildings, trees, streetlights and power lines, then Drop, Cover and Hold. After an earthquake, listen to your local radio stations as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation. Expect to feel aftershocks. If you are in a damaged building, try to get outside and find a safe, open place. Use the stairs, not the elevators.[email protected]26/10/2026, 19:33del: 26/10/2026, 19:24
a: 28/10/2026, 19:27
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 20 km south-west of Blenheim, New Zealand at Mon Oct 26 2026 7:24 PM (NZDT). The quake was 30.2 kilometres deep and the intensity was moderate close to the quake. The quake may have been felt in Blenheim and surrounding localities.
20 km south-west of BlenheimDuring an earthquake, if you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then Drop, Cover and Hold. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, move no more than a few steps away from buildings, trees, streetlights and power lines, then Drop, Cover and Hold. After an earthquake, listen to your local radio stations as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation. Expect to feel aftershocks. If you are in a damaged building, try to get outside and find a safe, open place. Use the stairs, not the elevators.[email protected]26/10/2026, 19:27