This page summarizes earthquakes in West Coast (New Zealand). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M4.0 earthquake near Westland District on 2026-06-24 06:31:11 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
The West Coast is a region of New Zealand on the west coast of the South Island. It is administered by the West Coast Regional Council, and is known co-officially as Te Tai Poutini. It comprises the territorial authorities of Buller District, Grey District and Westland District.
In 2026, West Coast recorded 16 earthquakes within New Zealand. The average magnitude was M3.36. The strongest event reached M4.0.
Located on the Pacific Plate.
