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Quakes this month
13
Latest UTC: 2026-04-15 19:18:17
Strongest
M5.1
Off East Coast of North Island, New Zealand
Country rank
#17
167 quakes in 2026 · out of 17 countries
Averages
M3.39 · 66 km
Avg this month: M3.45

Overview – New Zealand

The latest recorded earthquake in New Zealand was on 2026-04-15 at 19:18 UTC in Otago with magnitude M4.3.

In the current month, 13 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand with an average magnitude of 3.45.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Manawatū-Whanganui (25), followed by Bay of Plenty (23).

The strongest recorded earthquake in New Zealand reached magnitude M5.1 on 2025-09-06.

In 2026, 99% of events were M≥3 and 2% were M≥5.

All-time events
685
Strongest
M5.1
Latest (UTC)
2026-04-15 19:18:17 UTC

Strongest – New Zealand

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M5.1 Off East Coast of North Island, New Zealand
UTC: 2025-09-06 19:55:02 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – New Zealand

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in New Zealand.

Recent earthquakes – New Zealand

Showing the latest 21 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.3 Depth: 10 km
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Otago · Dingleburn Station

Time (UTC) 2026-04-15 19:18:17 UTC
Coordinates -44.420, 169.401
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 192 km
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West Coast · Buller District

Time (UTC) 2026-04-15 07:29:11 UTC
Coordinates -41.219, 172.562
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 135 km
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Southland · Fiordland Community

Time (UTC) 2026-04-14 17:46:02 UTC
Coordinates -45.072, 167.297
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 22 km
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Manawatū-Whanganui · Tararua District

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 15:19:09 UTC
Coordinates -40.386, 176.006
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 71 km
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Marlborough

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 15:37:05 UTC
Coordinates -40.664, 174.227
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 21 km
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Southland · Fiordland Community

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 15:29:17 UTC
Coordinates -44.756, 167.561
Source emsc
M3.7 Depth: 77 km
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Southland · Fiordland Community

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 06:03:30 UTC
Coordinates -45.134, 167.395
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 73 km
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Nelson · Nelson City

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 04:44:22 UTC
Coordinates -41.189, 173.502
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 5 km
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Canterbury · Selwyn District

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 03:01:12 UTC
Coordinates -43.556, 171.870
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 10 km
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Southland

Time (UTC) 2026-04-09 07:56:11 UTC
Coordinates -46.066, 166.221
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 36 km
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Hawke's Bay · Central Hawke's Bay District

Time (UTC) 2026-04-07 19:37:24 UTC
Coordinates -40.323, 176.487
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 12 km
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Manawatū-Whanganui

Time (UTC) 2026-04-07 14:23:17 UTC
Coordinates -40.451, 174.978
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 5 km
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Otago · Queenstown-Lakes District

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 19:35:24 UTC
Coordinates -44.504, 168.346
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 25 km
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Manawatū-Whanganui · Stratford District

Time (UTC) 2026-03-26 14:25:39 UTC
Coordinates -39.326, 174.686
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 5 km
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Otago · Queenstown-Lakes District

Time (UTC) 2026-03-26 08:14:59 UTC
Coordinates -44.505, 168.348
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 24 km
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Wellington · Mackays Crossing

Time (UTC) 2026-03-26 04:11:52 UTC
Coordinates -40.973, 174.995
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 28 km
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Canterbury · Kaikōura District

Time (UTC) 2026-03-24 18:54:29 UTC
Coordinates -42.204, 173.866
Source emsc
M1.2 Depth: 44 km
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Manawatū-Whanganui · Rangitīkei District

Time (UTC) 2026-03-24 08:12:00 UTC
Coordinates -39.256, 176.091
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 138 km
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Southland · Fiordland Community

Time (UTC) 2026-03-20 21:45:40 UTC
Coordinates -45.106, 167.333
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 171 km
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Bay of Plenty · Te Puke

Time (UTC) 2026-03-20 18:23:42 UTC
Coordinates -37.754, 176.361
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 2 km
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Bay of Plenty

Time (UTC) 2026-03-18 21:51:49 UTC
Coordinates -37.379, 177.103
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Charts – New Zealand

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-05
55
2025-06
57
2025-07
90
2025-08
67
2025-09
61
2025-10
67
2025-11
57
2025-12
58
2026-01
74
2026-02
63
2026-03
17
2026-04
13

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
4
2-3
2
3-4
607
4-5
65
5-6
7
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
451
70-300
232
300-700
2
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – New Zealand

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Southland
    Events: 99
  2. Bay of Plenty
    Events: 96
  3. Manawatū-Whanganui
    Events: 91
  4. Waikato
    Events: 64
  5. Hawke's Bay
    Events: 61

FAQ – New Zealand

What is the latest recorded earthquake in New Zealand?
The newest entry in our database for New Zealand is dated 2026-04-15 19:18:17 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in New Zealand?
The strongest recorded event in our database for New Zealand reached magnitude M5.1.
How many earthquakes are recorded for New Zealand?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 685 recorded earthquakes for New Zealand (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in New Zealand?
Across all recorded events in New Zealand, the average magnitude is M3.39 and the average depth is 66 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for New Zealand to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – New Zealand

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