15 km NW of WellingtonOct 28, 2026, 03:36
Epicenter nearby20 km from Wellington40.83 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Wellington
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Wellington, New Zealand.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Wellington
10 km E of NelsonOct 27, 2026, 12:02
Nearby significant earthquake115 km from Wellington100.18 km deep
Most Recent
16 minutes agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 35 (local time at each epicenter)
Wellington, New Zealand Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours36
Past 7 Days202
Past 30 Days906
Past 365 Days10,871
Largest recorded earthquakes
3.3
Past 24 HoursView
North Island of 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
499
5.7
Largest MagnitudeView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
Significant
0
2.6
Most Recent2 hours ago
ViewKaramea · 25 km SE
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 339Intermediate-focus 158Deep-focus 2
Filtered Statistics
499 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Wellington, New Zealand.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Wellington
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Wellington area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Wellington was 202. 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 Wellington area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Wellington 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 28, 2026, 10:53 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).