This page summarizes earthquakes in Southland (New Zealand). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.2 earthquake near Fiordland Community on 2026-08-01 05:08:20 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Southland is New Zealand's southernmost region. It consists of the southwestern portion of the South Island and includes Stewart Island. Southland is bordered by the culturally similar Otago Region to the north and east, and the West Coast Region in the extreme northwest.
In 2026, Southland recorded 81 earthquakes within New Zealand. The average magnitude was M3.58. The strongest event reached M5.9.
Based on the number of recorded earthquakes in 2026, Southland is currently among the Top 5 most active regions in New Zealand (rank #1 by count).
Considering the strongest recorded event in 2026, Southland is among the Top 5 strongest regions in New Zealand (rank #2 by max magnitude).
Located on the Pacific Plate.
