30 km south-west of TokoroaSep 9, 2026, 11:42
Nearby significant earthquake37 km from Taupo197.58 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in New Zealand
Live map and archive of seismic activity in New Zealand.
Updated: 15:28
Recent earthquakes that may have affected New Zealand
30 km west of OhakuneSep 9, 2026, 08:59
Nearby significant earthquake55 km from Whanganui13.61 km deep
25 km north-west of FairlieSep 9, 2026, 06:24
Nearby significant earthquake73 km from Timaru10 km deep
50 km south-east of Tolaga BaySep 9, 2026, 03:08
Nearby significant earthquake64 km from Gisborne27.51 km deep
New Zealand Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours2
Past 7 Days4
Past 30 Days10
Past 365 Days93
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
118
4.8
Largest Magnitude
20 km north-west of Paraparaumu
Significant
0
2.5
Most Recent2 MIN AGO
35 km north-west of Wairoa
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 67Intermediate-focus 42Deep-focus 9
Filtered Statistics
118 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in New Zealand.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in New Zealand
How often does New Zealand have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in New Zealand depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in New Zealand recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in New Zealand with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in New Zealand?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for New Zealand.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 9, 2026, 15:28 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
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