Nz Earthquake

Earthquakes in the Last 365 Days

Weak or Greater Shaking Intensity

Aotearoa New Zealand

In the last 365 days, there have been a maximum of 100 earthquakes with a shaking intensity of Weak or greater in Aotearoa New Zealand. The map and table above show earthquakes and reported shaking in New Zealand in the last hour. Strong motion data is available here.

In the past 24 hours, there have been 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of 15 or greater.

In the past 7 days, there have been 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of 15 or greater.

In the past 30 days, there have been 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of 15 or greater.

In the past 365 days, there have been 60 earthquakes with a magnitude of 15 or greater.

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck 70 km southwest of Waverley in the North Island. Geonet reports the quake was 83 km deep. Thousands of people reported feeling the quake.

Three earthquakes, including one of the strongest to ever hit the region, struck off the coast of New Zealand on Friday. The quakes triggered tsunami warnings, which have now been lifted.