Recent USGS earthquakes
Recent earthquakes in New Zealand
New Zealand straddles the boundary between the Pacific and Australian plates, from the Hikurangi subduction zone to the Alpine Fault. The 2011 Christchurch earthquake caused severe damage and loss of life.
Updated 2026-07-22 15:48 UTC
6 earthquakes of magnitude 3+ recorded in New Zealand in the last 30 days.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Zealand at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. New Zealand is seismically active — this page lists the earthquakes USGS has recorded there in the last 30 days.
How can I get earthquake alerts for New Zealand?
Install the free SeismoWatch Android app, draw a box over New Zealand, set a minimum magnitude, and turn alerts on.
Where does this data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) global earthquake feed.
About this data
Events come from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) global feed and are preliminary — magnitudes may be revised. Outside the United States, USGS reliably lists earthquakes from roughly magnitude 4 and above.