New Zealand – Queenstown-Lakes District

This page summarizes earthquakes in Queenstown-Lakes District (New Zealand). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M5.3 earthquake near Queenstown-Lakes District on 2026-09-02 06:57:15 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
3
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M5.3
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.83
Avg depth (last 30 days)
8 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Queenstown-Lakes District recorded 15 earthquakes within New Zealand. The average magnitude was M3.64. The strongest event reached M5.3.

Located on the Pacific Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Queenstown-Lakes District (last 30 days)