Earthquakes in New Zealand

Quakes located in or just off New Zealand, matched to the nearest town. Data from USGS.

Last 30 days

6

All sizes · 6 at M2.5+

M4+ in 30 days

6

M4+ in 12 months

12

Strongest in 12 months

M5.9

Latest quakes, 30 days

5.3
M5.3 earthquake - 43 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand
1 d ago286 km deepgreen alert
Strong
4.2
M4.2 earthquake near Masterton, Wellington Region
4 d ago32 km deep
Moderate
4.3
M4.3 earthquake near Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
6 d ago67 km deep
Moderate
5.0
M5.0 earthquake - 6 km E of Inglewood, New Zealand
14 d ago10 km deep
Strong
4.7
M4.7 earthquake - 149 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
18 d ago10 km deep
Moderate
4.7
M4.7 earthquake - 156 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
25 d ago218 km deep
Moderate

Strongest in the past year

Magnitude 4 and above.