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Quakes this month
35
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 20:37:41
Strongest
M5.1
Off East Coast of North Island, New Zealand
Country rank
#19
35 quakes in 2026 · out of 19 countries
Averages
M3.42 · 66 km
Avg this month: M3.76

Overview – New Zealand

The latest recorded earthquake in New Zealand was on 2026-01-15 at 20:37 UTC in Canterbury with magnitude M3.1.

In the current month, 35 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand with an average magnitude of 3.76.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Bay of Plenty (7), followed by Taranaki (5).

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

All-time events
557
Strongest
M5.1
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-15 20:37:41 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 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.1 Depth: 10 km
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Canterbury · Selwyn District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-15 20:37:41 UTC
Coordinates -43.069, 171.270
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 45 km
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Wellington

Time (UTC) 2026-01-15 12:26:15 UTC
Coordinates -40.824, 174.632
Source emsc
M4.9 Depth: 23 km
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Wellington · Masterton District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 10:21:32 UTC
Coordinates -40.686, 176.139
Source usgs

24 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand

M4.9 Depth: 15 km
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Manawatū-Whanganui · Tararua District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 10:21:32 UTC
Coordinates -40.575, 176.084
Source emsc
M4.9 Depth: 22 km
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Wellington · Masterton District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 10:21:32 UTC
Coordinates -40.685, 176.139
Source isc

North Island

M4.8 Depth: 20 km
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Wellington

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 10:21:30 UTC
Coordinates -40.790, 176.410
Source gfz

North Island, New Zealand

M3.0 Depth: 5 km
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Canterbury · Selwyn District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-12 15:17:26 UTC
Coordinates -43.511, 171.822
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 79 km
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Waikato · Oruatua

Time (UTC) 2026-01-12 09:06:55 UTC
Coordinates -38.909, 175.895
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 19 km
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Manawatū-Whanganui · Tararua District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-12 02:13:46 UTC
Coordinates -40.542, 175.911
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 154 km
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Waikato · South Waikato District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-11 21:57:01 UTC
Coordinates -38.355, 176.033
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 17 km
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Manawatū-Whanganui

Time (UTC) 2026-01-11 07:31:24 UTC
Coordinates -40.595, 176.447
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 3 km
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Bay of Plenty · Te Teko

Time (UTC) 2026-01-11 00:01:53 UTC
Coordinates -38.013, 176.779
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 5 km
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Bay of Plenty

Time (UTC) 2026-01-10 14:40:27 UTC
Coordinates -37.442, 177.141
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 10 km
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Bay of Plenty

Time (UTC) 2026-01-10 14:39:09 UTC
Coordinates -37.544, 177.163
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 157 km
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Bay of Plenty · Rotorua Lakes District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-09 01:58:57 UTC
Coordinates -38.074, 176.035
Source emsc
M5.0 Depth: 115 km
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Taranaki

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 19:29:37 UTC
Coordinates -39.881, 174.527
Source usgs

14 km SSE of Patea, New Zealand

M5.1 Depth: 104 km
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Taranaki · South Taranaki District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 19:29:37 UTC
Coordinates -39.800, 174.609
Source resif

Event of magnitude 5.1, near of Lower Hutt (Monde)

M5.0 Depth: 115 km
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Taranaki

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 19:29:37 UTC
Coordinates -39.881, 174.527
Source isc

North Island

M5.0 Depth: 100 km
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Taranaki

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 19:29:36 UTC
Coordinates -39.900, 174.570
Source gfz

North Island, New Zealand

M5.0 Depth: 106 km
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Taranaki

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 19:29:36 UTC
Coordinates -39.844, 174.495
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 191 km
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Bay of Plenty · Te Puke

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 10:20:18 UTC
Coordinates -37.754, 176.254
Source emsc
M4.4 Depth: 214 km
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Bay of Plenty · Western Bay of Plenty District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 10:20:16 UTC
Coordinates -37.877, 176.339
Source usgs

15 km SW of Maketu, New Zealand

M4.4 Depth: 214 km
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Bay of Plenty · Western Bay of Plenty District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 10:20:16 UTC
Coordinates -37.877, 176.339
Source isc

North Island

M3.3 Depth: 5 km
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Southland

Time (UTC) 2026-01-08 05:50:37 UTC
Coordinates -44.717, 167.462
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 171 km
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Waikato · Tokoroa

Time (UTC) 2026-01-07 18:34:22 UTC
Coordinates -38.262, 175.924
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 118 km
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Marlborough

Time (UTC) 2026-01-07 08:21:34 UTC
Coordinates -40.699, 173.689
Source emsc
M3.7 Depth: 20 km
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Canterbury · Hurunui District

Time (UTC) 2026-01-06 18:51:55 UTC
Coordinates -42.979, 172.454
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 52 km
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Marlborough

Time (UTC) 2026-01-04 22:40:37 UTC
Coordinates -40.939, 173.905
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 54 km
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Southland

Time (UTC) 2026-01-04 10:54:35 UTC
Coordinates -45.001, 167.838
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 225 km
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Waikato

Time (UTC) 2026-01-03 13:39:39 UTC
Coordinates -38.199, 175.565
Source emsc

Charts – New Zealand

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-02
0
2025-03
0
2025-04
6
2025-05
55
2025-06
57
2025-07
90
2025-08
67
2025-09
61
2025-10
67
2025-11
59
2025-12
60
2026-01
35

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
3
2-3
1
3-4
481
4-5
64
5-6
8
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
364
70-300
193
300-700
0
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. Bay of Plenty
    Events: 81
  2. Southland
    Events: 80
  3. Manawatū-Whanganui
    Events: 71
  4. Waikato
    Events: 58
  5. Marlborough
    Events: 49

FAQ – New Zealand

What is the latest recorded earthquake in New Zealand?
The newest entry in our database for New Zealand is dated 2026-01-15 20:37:41 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 557 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 M3.42 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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