50 km south of WaverleyOct 1, 2026, 11:53
Nearby significant earthquake90 km from Palmerston North404.56 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Palmerston North
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui.
Updated: 11:53
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Palmerston North
Palmerston North Activity Report
M1.5+Largest Measured Events
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
8
4.1
Largest Magnitude
15 km south-west of Dannevirke
Significant
0
3.2
Most Recent11 HR AGO
50 km south of Waverley
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 7Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 1
Filtered Statistics
8 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Palmerston North
Is Palmerston North in an earthquake-prone area?
Palmerston North and the surrounding area may experience seismic activity of varying strength. The map above helps you review nearby recent events and get a quick sense of local seismic patterns.
When was the last earthquake near Palmerston North?
Use the filters above to check the latest earthquakes near Palmerston North. The past-hour, past-day, and past-7-day views are especially helpful if you are monitoring current activity.
What is the largest earthquake recorded near Palmerston North?
Switch to a wider custom date range to look further back in the archive. That makes it much easier to identify the strongest historical earthquakes around Palmerston North.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
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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 1, 2026, 11:53 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
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.