60 km N of French PassOct 30, 2026, 16:52
Nearby significant earthquake130 km from Whanganui259.97 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Manawatu-Wanganui
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Manawatu-Wanganui
35 km W of LevinOct 30, 2026, 05:14
Nearby significant earthquake69 km from Palmerston North138.38 km deep
20 km W of PorangahauOct 30, 2026, 06:00
Nearby significant earthquake65 km from Palmerston North21.05 km deep
20 km E of StratfordOct 30, 2026, 18:35
Nearby significant earthquake76 km from Whanganui134.12 km deep
45 km S of WhanganuiOct 30, 2026, 10:08
Nearby significant earthquake45 km from Whanganui341.95 km deep
Most Recent
1 hour agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 20 (local time at each epicenter)
Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours26
Past 7 Days211
Past 30 Days1,026
Past 365 Days12,398
Largest recorded earthquakes
3.7
Past 24 HoursView
Cook Strait, New Zealand
4.5
Past 7 DaysView
Renwick, New Zealand · 16 km SSW
5.7
Past 30 DaysView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
5.9
Past 365 DaysView
Turangi, New Zealand · 48 km W
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
600
5.7
Largest MagnitudeView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
Significant
0
2.0
Most Recent1 hour ago
ViewFrench Pass · 70 km N
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 382Intermediate-focus 217Deep-focus 1
Filtered Statistics
600 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Manawatu-Wanganui
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Manawatu-Wanganui area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Manawatu-Wanganui was 211. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Manawatu-Wanganui area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Manawatu-Wanganui in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.5. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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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: Oct 31, 2026, 05:07 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under 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.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).