Earthquakes in New Zealand Today
Earthquakes recorded in New Zealand and offshore, according to GeoNet.
Last updated: Oct 18, 10:45 PM UTC
Last 24 hours
55
Last 7 days
355
Last 30 days
1,594
Largest (30 days)
M5.7
Oct 15, 05:25 AM UTC
Recorded in New Zealand and its surroundings in the last 30 days: 1,594 earthquakes, of which 355 earthquakes in the last 7 days and 55 earthquakes in the last 24 hours. The largest was an M5.7 earthquake on Oct 15, 05:25 AM UTC near 30 km north-east of Taumarunui.
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Showing the 40 most recent records. Times are in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.8 | 27 km | 15 km south-west of Hastings | GeoNet | |
| M2.0 | 5.0 km | 50 km north-east of Milford Sound | GeoNet | |
| M3.3 | 114 km | 55 km north-west of Te Kaha | GeoNet | |
| M1.7 | 106 km | 5 km south-east of Taumarunui | GeoNet | |
| M2.8 | 139 km | 25 km west of Taupo | GeoNet | |
| M1.4 | 150 km | 25 km south-east of Tokoroa | GeoNet | |
| M1.0 | 5.0 km | 10 km south of Taumarunui | GeoNet | |
| M1.5 | 24 km | 30 km south of Hastings | GeoNet | |
| M2.4 | 17 km | 15 km east of Pongaroa | GeoNet | |
| M1.3 | 8.7 km | 30 km south-west of Gisborne | GeoNet | |
| M2.3 | 5.0 km | 25 km north-west of Kaikoura | GeoNet | |
| M1.7 | 5.8 km | 30 km south-west of Gisborne | GeoNet | |
| M3.7 | 187 km | 240 km north of Te Araroa | GeoNet | |
| M1.8 | 26 km | 20 km north-west of Martinborough | GeoNet | |
| M1.7 | 148 km | 15 km south-east of Te Kuiti | GeoNet | |
| M1.6 | 5.0 km | 55 km north-east of Milford Sound | GeoNet | |
| M3.4 | 33 km | 130 km north of Te Araroa | GeoNet | |
| M1.9 | 24 km | 10 km east of Napier | GeoNet | |
| M2.1 | 20 km | 50 km south-east of Wairoa | GeoNet | |
| M2.3 | 152 km | 20 km south of Tokoroa | GeoNet | |
| M2.2 | 209 km | 155 km north of Te Kaha | GeoNet | |
| M1.4 | 9.8 km | 15 km north of Taihape | GeoNet | |
| M1.6 | 5.0 km | 20 km east of Rotorua | GeoNet | |
| M1.3 | 3.2 km | 20 km east of Rotorua | GeoNet | |
| M2.2 | 13 km | 15 km north-west of Kaikoura | GeoNet | |
| M2.1 | 5.0 km | 15 km north of Arthur's Pass | GeoNet | |
| M1.9 | 23 km | 15 km east of Eketahuna | GeoNet | |
| M2.3 | 5.0 km | 60 km north-west of Te Kaha | GeoNet | |
| M2.3 | 22 km | 10 km north-east of Masterton | GeoNet | |
| M2.0 | 135 km | 20 km south-east of Tokoroa | GeoNet | |
| M1.8 | 15 km | 25 km west of Masterton | GeoNet | |
| M1.9 | 36 km | 20 km north of Picton | GeoNet | |
| M2.7 | 17 km | 50 km north-west of Te Anau | GeoNet | |
| M2.5 | 12 km | 55 km north-west of Te Kaha | GeoNet | |
| M1.3 | 8.9 km | 20 km north-west of Taihape | GeoNet | |
| M2.1 | 35 km | 20 km north of Te Araroa | GeoNet | |
| M2.2 | 5.0 km | 30 km north of Murupara | GeoNet | |
| M1.6 | 27 km | 15 km south of Dannevirke | GeoNet | |
| M1.2 | 49 km | 30 km west of Tokomaru Bay | GeoNet | |
| M1.3 | 32 km | 15 km north-east of Waipukurau | GeoNet |
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in New Zealand today?
Yes. As of Oct 18, 10:45 PM UTC, the catalogue lists 55 earthquakes in New Zealand and offshore in the last 24 hours. The most recent was an M1.8 earthquake at Oct 18, 09:29 PM UTC near 15 km south-west of Hastings.
Where does the earthquake data for New Zealand come from?
Earthquakes in New Zealand are taken from GeoNet. Magnitudes and locations may change as the agency revises its solutions. In an emergency, follow the announcements of official authorities.
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