This page summarizes earthquakes in Wellington (New Zealand). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.1 earthquake near Carterton on 2026-08-13 00:31:32 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region.
In 2026, Wellington recorded 17 earthquakes within New Zealand. The average magnitude was M3.69. The strongest event reached M4.9.
Located on the Kermadec Plate.
