20 km S of SeddonOct 24, 2026, 00:17
Nearby significant earthquake96 km from Stoke6.8 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Stoke
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Stoke, Nelson.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Stoke
Most Recent
3 hours agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded today within 100 km, local time: 5 (New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT))
Stoke Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours9
Past 7 Days30
Past 30 Days103
Past 365 Days1,275
Largest recorded earthquakes
3.0
Past 24 HoursView
Seddon · 20 km S
3.0
Past 7 DaysView
Seddon · 20 km S
3.6
Past 30 DaysView
South Island Of New Zealand
4.7
Past 365 DaysView
Witherlea, New Zealand · 42 km SE
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
58
3.6
Largest MagnitudeView
South Island Of New Zealand
Significant
0
2.5
Most Recent3 hours ago
ViewSt Arnaud · 30 km S
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 34Intermediate-focus 24Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
58 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Stoke, Nelson.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Stoke
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Stoke area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Stoke was 30. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Stoke?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Stoke had a magnitude of 2.5 and occurred on October 25, 2026 at 09:32 AM GMT+13.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Stoke area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Stoke, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 4.7. 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 24, 2026, 23:36 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).