Earthquakes in New Zealand

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.0

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -40.90°, 174.89°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — New Zealand

Over the past 30 days, New Zealand has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 5 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km), 3 intermediate (70–300 km). 4 of the epicenters were offshore. 3 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 17 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 6.1 km to 228.4 km. All 6 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 5.0 event near 65 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand at 81.2 km depth, which drew 10 felt reports from the public and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.5 near 48 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand, trails by 0.5 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
6 days ago 2026-06-28 11:04:12 UTC	5.0mb	65 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand -40.394°, 174.464°	81.2 km	10	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 28, 2026 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 65 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand. Of every earthquake currently listed for New Zealand, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for New Zealand over the past 30 days. 10 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.6 (light). The hypocenter lay at 81.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -40.394°, 174.464°. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 14:33:08 UTC	4.4mb	30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand -41.081°, 174.473°	68.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand with origin time 14:33 UTC on June 16, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 68.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -41.081°, 174.473°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-12 2026-06-12 11:01:44 UTC	4.2mb	27 km E of Marybank, New Zealand -41.247°, 173.647°	103.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 12, 2026, New Zealand registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 27 km E of Marybank, New Zealand at 11:01 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 103.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -41.247°, 173.647°. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-12 2026-06-12 01:54:21 UTC	4.2mb	12 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand -41.395°, 173.774°	68.7 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 01:54 UTC on June 12, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 12 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 68.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -41.395°N, 173.774°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-08 2026-06-08 13:19:05 UTC	4.5mwr	48 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand -43.154°, 170.953°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 48 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand on June 8, 2026 at 13:19 UTC. At just 6.1 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -43.154°N, 170.953°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-07 2026-06-07 02:21:53 UTC	4.0mb	158 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand -36.263°, 177.686°	228.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 158 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at 02:21 UTC on June 7, 2026. At 228.4 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -36.263°, 177.686°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days6

2026 (M2.5+)48

Largest (30 Days)

M5.0

65 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand

6 days ago

Largest in 2026

M5.8

126 km ENE of Pauanui, New Zealand

2026-05-05

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About New Zealand

New Zealand lies along the boundary between the Pacific and Australian plates. The country experiences frequent earthquakes and has strict building codes.

New Zealand Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, New Zealand has recorded 48 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in New Zealand in 2026 was a magnitude 5.8 event near Pauanui, New Zealand.

Seismic Activity in New Zealand

Over the past 30 days, there have been 6 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.0 event near 65 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in New Zealand?

In the past 30 days, 6 earthquakes have been recorded in the New Zealand region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in New Zealand?

The largest recent earthquake in the New Zealand area was a magnitude 5.0 event that occurred 65 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in New Zealand?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.