This page summarizes earthquakes in Canterbury (New Zealand). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M4.6 earthquake near Canterbury on 2026-07-12 16:31:09 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
In 2026, Canterbury recorded 18 earthquakes within New Zealand. The average magnitude was M3.38. The strongest event reached M4.6.
Located on the Pacific Plate.
