Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License. Earthquakes Today brings you the world's recent and latest earthquakes. 79.2 km from at 03:21 September 07, 2020 UTC, Location: Kaikoura Megan Palin news.com.au October 30, 2018 5:21pm Epicenter at -37.839, 177.606 Epicenter at -42.462, 173.631 Epicenter at -38.985, 177.51 New Zealand’s location on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire means the island nation is struck by a whopping 20,000 earthquakes every year, the vast majority of them too small to be felt. 33.2 km from at 03:01 October 28, 2020 UTC, Location: at 09:14 October 25, 2020 UTC, Location: Epicenter at -40.476, 175.015 A HUGE earthquake has hit off the coast of New Zealand today according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Maketu Time-lapse visualisation of today's earthquakes in Christchurch and Canterbury, New Zealand. at 11:36 December 22, 2020 UTC, Location: Welcome to our fan page. Hokitika Epicenter at -38.57, 177.96 Upper Hutt Commission and GNS Science. Interactive Map showing recent quakes in New Zealand. at 09:10 November 02, 2020 UTC, Location: Earthquakes today New Zealand. 10.2 km from Commission, Creative Commons at 12:10 December 30, 2020 UTC, Location: During the past 30 days, New Zealand was shaken by 2 quakes of magnitude 6.0 or above, 13 quakes between 5.0 and 6.0, 57 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 283 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 463 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. As a result, New Zealand has very stringent building regulations. 2021-01-21 13:51:19 UTC (5.2 miles), 2020-12-24 16:18:53 UTC On Tuesday, a 5.2 magnitude tremor was registered off shore from New Zealand’s North Island. at 07:29 September 15, 2020 UTC, Location: NEW ZEALAND has been shaken by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, sparking fears of a tsunami, warn experts. at 05:55 September 16, 2020 UTC, Location: 83.2 km from Megan Palin news.com.au October 30, 2018 5:21pm A earthquake magnitude 6.3 (ml/mb) has occurred on Friday, Kermadec Islands, New Zealand (0 miles). Opotiki New Zealand is also nicknamed "the Shaky Isles". (4.2 miles), 2020-12-06 22:17:01 UTC Epicenter at -38.736, 175.437 Gisborne (4.2 miles), 2020-12-30 12:10:27 UTC A maximum of 100 earthquakes are displayed. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). (6.2 miles), 2020-12-29 17:33:31 UTC Epicenter at -38.353, 176.018 Join the discussion on Facebook or Twitter and find more about temblor, tremor or quakes that have occurred in New Zealand quakes. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands sparked tsunami fears in New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday morning. GeoNet is a collaboration between the Earthquake Commission and GNS Science. New Zealand has had: (M1.5 or greater) 1 earthquake in the past 24 hours 1 earthquake in the past 7 days; 7 earthquakes in the past 30 days; 88 earthquakes in the past 365 days Tairua (5.2 miles), 2020-12-31 05:38:48 UTC New Zealand's Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey (GeoNet) reported a magnitude 4.2 quake in New Zealand near Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, only 5 minutes ago. Epicenter at -37.82, 179.217 The quake struck shortly before 8am on Monday, local time. The 5.9-magnitude earthquake shook thousands … A ‘STRONG’ magnitude 6.1 earthquake has rocked New Zealand where royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan are on tour. Christchurch Quake Map. (51.2 miles), 2020-12-06 19:24:13 UTC Takaka The New Zealand Prime Minister assures an interviewer "I'm not under any hanging lights" as a magnitude 5.9 earthquake interrupts her live interview from the nation's capital Wellington. at 16:18 December 24, 2020 UTC, Location: 94.2 km from Gisborne Earthquakes from the last 365 days that may have caused shaking Weak or greater in New Zealand. New Zealand Earthquake Today. New Zealand's capital city earthquake was rocked by 5.7 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, according to the country's earthquake monitoring service. New Zealand's capital city earthquake was rocked by 5.7 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, according to the country's earthquake monitoring service. Biggest quake: 6.7 quake South Pacific Ocean, 145 km west of Valdivia, Los Rios Region, Chile, 27 Dec 2020 4:39 pm (GMT -5) A second earthquake has been felt in New Zealand today, this one centred near Wellington. The world's deadliest recorded earthquake occurred in 1556 in central China. Epicenter at -41.386, 174.444 New Zealand's North Island has been shaken by a magnitude 5.3 earthquake less than a day after the eruption of a volcano on White Island, off the island's coast. Foxton GeoNet is a collaboration between the Earthquake Commission and GNS Science. Map of the most recent 25 earthquakes in Christchurch and Canterbury, New Zealand. at 17:33 December 29, 2020 UTC, Location: Wellington, New Zealand has had: (M1.5 or greater) 0 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 0 earthquakes in the past 7 days; 3 earthquakes in the past 30 days Like most New Zealanders, Ardern is accustomed to earthquakes. It registered in the same region as the 5.8 earthquake that shook New Zealand on Monday. Epicenter at -43.173, 170.867 at 00:29 September 13, 2020 UTC, Location: James Hall James_P_Hall news.com.au June … at 08:32 September 12, 2020 UTC, Location: Earthquakes from the last 365 days that may have caused shaking Weak or greater in New Zealand. at 10:13 September 03, 2020 UTC, Location: At least 65 people have died after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island, Prime Minister John Key says, with fears that the toll will rise. A powerful earthquake and hundreds of strong aftershocks have rocked New Zealand, killing at least two people and prompting a tsunami warning that sent thousands fleeing to higher ground. 55.2 km from (36.2 miles), 2020-09-16 05:55:56 UTC 8.2 km from 140.2 km from (58.2 miles), 2020-12-25 22:05:36 UTC We’ve had … During the past 30 days, New Zealand was shaken by 2 quakes of magnitude 6.0 or above, … Epicenter at -42.296, 174.717 56.2 km from Epicenter at -45.169, 166.764 Christchurch Te Anau 42.2 km from at 19:45 September 02, 2020 UTC, Location: at 16:55 December 20, 2020 UTC, Location: Check this page for latest breaking NZ news headlines, analysis, special reports from major urban centres including Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. Christchurch Quake Map. About 20,000 earthquakes are recorded each year, about 200 of these are strong enough to be felt. Earlier today, MCDEM cleared New Zealand of a tsunami threat minutes after issuing a beach warning following the magnitude 7.0 earthquake near the Kermadec Islands. It coincides roughly with the subduction thrust in this area. Geonet says more than 8000 people felt the quake in New Zealand, but most of them encountered weak to moderate shaking. Te Anau A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck north-east of New Zealand, with thousands of residents woken by terrifying shaking.. Strongest earthquake in known history was the 8.2 magnitude (Wairarapa) earthquake of 1855, which lifted the land 2 – 3 meters. at 01:04 October 24, 2020 UTC, Location: A second earthquake has been felt in New Zealand today, this one centred near Wellington. A ‘STRONG’ magnitude 6.1 earthquake has rocked New Zealand where royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan are on tour. GeoNet content is copyright GNS Science and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License 21.2 km from (15.2 miles), 2020-10-10 03:52:51 UTC New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was discussing the country's ongoing lifting of coronavirus restrictions when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake … The earthquake hit early morning on Saturday 2 January 2021 at 4:57 am local time at a shallow depth of 24 km. In 2014, a magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck off the New Zealand coast and rattled much of the country but resulted in few damages or injuries. (65.2 miles). A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has struck around 90 kilometers northwest of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands sparked tsunami fears in New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday morning. (11.2 miles), 2020-09-12 08:32:36 UTC The epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 222.3 km (138 miles) below the earth’s surface. Epicenter at -37.708, 176.429 Maketu 9.2 km from 59.2 km from GeoNet content is copyright GNS Science and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License The earthquake was 37 kms deep and the epicentre was 30 km northwest of Levin, a city in New Zealand's North Island close to the capital Wellington, according to Geonet. Aged care demand drives profit for Oceania Healthcare Radio New Zealand Unforgettable images of Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony Showbizz Daily New Turbo-Charged Swift Sport from $30,500+ORC. New Zealand has been rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake which struck 585 kilometres southwest of Invercargill, followed by a 5.1 magnitude quake northeast of … Eltham Maketu Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Off New Zealand, USGS Says Sputnik 00:53 8-Jan-21 Another small earthquake shakes Christchurch area after this morning's jolt TVNZ 01:07 23-Dec-20 Moderate earthquake felt by thousands in Christchurch overnight TVNZ 17:54 22-Dec-20 Epicenter at -38.536, 177.803 These are primarily aftershocks of the 6.3 earthquake on the 22nd of February 2011. at 03:52 October 10, 2020 UTC, Location: The quake hit at sea at … at 19:24 December 06, 2020 UTC, Location: Opotiki 7.2 km from A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck about 710 kilometres northeast of New Zealand. 105.2 km from 126.2 km from By Bill McLoughlin PUBLISHED: 10:10, Tue, Feb 4, 2020 James Hall James_P_Hall news.com.au June … (4.2 miles), 2020-12-22 11:36:46 UTC About 20,000 earthquakes are recorded each year, about 200 of these are strong enough to be felt. Epicenter at -36.828, 177.261 GeoNet is a collaboration between the Earthquake (17.2 miles), 2020-12-11 02:52:20 UTC New Zealand is also nicknamed "the Shaky Isles". New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme. A SMALL town in New Zealand is at risk of being devastated by a magnitude EIGHT earthquake which is "expected soon", according to researchers. (34.2 miles), 2020-11-05 18:26:17 UTC 4.2 km from New Zealand's North Island has been shaken by a magnitude 5.3 earthquake less than a day after the eruption of a volcano on White Island, off the island's coast. Epicenter at -41.842, 172.725 (16.2 miles), 2020-09-12 07:53:06 UTC 26.2 km from at 03:47 September 27, 2020 UTC, Location: at 02:52 December 11, 2020 UTC, Location: The earthquake hit early morning on Saturday 2 January 2021 at 4:57 am local time at a shallow depth of 24 km. A second earthquake has hit New Zealand in as many days. Epicenter at -41.069, 174.96 Its epicentre was in the Kermadec Islands, a … New Zealand earthquake: New Zealand rumbled by aftershock from quake The large area features a 40,000-km (24,855-mile) arc of volcanoes and ocean trenches stretching along much of … (13.2 miles), 2020-10-24 01:04:11 UTC A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck north-east of New Zealand, with thousands of residents woken by terrifying shaking.. Epicenter at -40.935, 172.81 A 5.1 magnitude earthquake has erupted off the coast of New Zealand and Australia on Friday. Epicenter at -37.146, 177.405 51.2 km from Epicenter at -36.948, 177.064 Epicenter at -43.52, 172.714 Worldwide there are around 1400 earthquakes each day (500,000 each year). Subscribe to ad-free EarthquakeTrack Plus for the best earthquake tracking experience plus additional features and subscriber-only perks. Time-lapse visualisation of today's earthquakes in Christchurch and Canterbury, New Zealand. 83.2 km from The quake … Ardern, who became prime minister in 2017, is hugely popular in New Zealand for her handling of several crises - a mass shooting in Christchurch last year, a volcanic eruption in December … Brooklyn (2.2 miles), 2020-11-02 09:10:39 UTC Ministry of Health marks one year since first Covid-19 test in New Zealand Crime spree across Waikato sees six cars stolen, stores ram-raided Nine new Covid-19 cases at the border in past two days By Bill McLoughlin PUBLISHED: 10:10, Tue, Feb 4, 2020 licensed under a Creative Commons A 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck off the coast of Gisborne in the early hours of Friday morning, was felt across New Zealand. Taranaki, New Zealand has had: (M1.5 or greater) 0 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 0 earthquakes in the past 7 days; 2 earthquakes in the past 30 days 24.2 km from Patea at 17:12 November 29, 2020 UTC, Location: (26.2 miles), 2020-11-20 12:43:15 UTC A maximum of 100 earthquakes are displayed. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck an arc of islands off New Zealand. (21.2 miles), 2020-10-24 11:06:42 UTC at 05:38 December 31, 2020 UTC, Location: It was recorded at a depth of 33 kilometres about 12.50am local time, south of the Kermadec Islands. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it may cause only minor sea level changes in some coastal areas. at 03:43 January 05, 2021 UTC, Location: List of recent and latest earthquakes recorded in and close to this area today and now. Epicenter at -39.417, 174.96 Thanks The potential for large earthquakes on the subduction fault in the lower North Island and upper South Island of New Zealand was recently highlighted by GNS Science, New Zeal… (26.2 miles), 2020-09-27 03:47:26 UTC That was an early New Years Eve wake up for Greater Wellington today with a M4.5 earthquake occurring 10km West of Upper Hutt. Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Off New Zealand, USGS Says Sputnik 00:53 8-Jan-21 Another small earthquake shakes Christchurch area after this morning's jolt TVNZ 01:07 23-Dec-20 Moderate earthquake felt by thousands in Christchurch overnight TVNZ 17:54 22-Dec-20 Epicenter at -43.597, 172.437 A 5.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off New Zealand’s east coast just one day after a volcano eruption on White Island killed five people. Epicenter at -36.798, 177.202 (76.2 miles), 2020-09-07 03:21:16 UTC (59.2 miles), 2020-09-03 10:13:00 UTC at 22:05 December 25, 2020 UTC, Location: at 12:43 November 20, 2020 UTC, Location: 18.2 km from These are primarily aftershocks of the 6.3 earthquake on the 22nd of February 2011. GeoNet content is copyright GNS Science and is A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has shaken New Zealand with an epicentre in the Kermadec Islands about 710km off the coast of Gisborne, on the east of the North Island Its epicentre was in the Kermadec Islands, a … (5.2 miles), 2020-12-20 16:55:50 UTC The offshore quake was 32km deep and centred 20km northwest of Levin, which is about 100km north of Wellington. 13.2 km from New Zealand's Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey (GeoNet) reported a magnitude 4.2 quake in New Zealand near Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, only 5 minutes ago. Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes eastern parts of North Island. New Zealand has been rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake which struck 585 kilometres southwest of Invercargill, followed by a 5.1 magnitude quake northeast of Seddon which shook Wellington. Wairoa The preliminary analysisstrongly suggests that most of the energy release during this earthquake was sourced from the rupture of a roughly 200km-long fault system. Feel free to like us and get the latest about New Zealand Earthquake Today. The tremor was felt by Kiwis all across the country’s North Island. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck off the coast of Gisborne in the early hours of Friday morning, was felt across New Zealand. 6.2 km from NEW ZEALAND has been shaken by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, sparking fears of a tsunami, warn experts. Breaking news and videos of today's latest news stories from around New Zealand, including up to date weather, World, sport, business, Entertainment, Technology Life and Style, Travel and motoring. (34.2 miles), 2020-09-02 19:45:02 UTC New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme. Rolleston New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unaffected by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing an interview, and calmly continued with the live TV. 95.2 km from Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes eastern parts of North Island. Wakefield Eltham 500 likes. (8.2 miles), 2020-11-29 17:12:57 UTC at 18:26 November 05, 2020 UTC, Location: 6.2 km from The country's most active cone volcano, located in the Bay of Plenty about 30 miles off the northeast New Zealand coast, erupted at 2:11 p.m. Monday (8:11 … This fault system is aligned northeast and dips to the northwest, beneath the northern part of the South Island. 42.2 km from By … 122.2 km from Epicenter at -43.582, 172.711 (78.2 miles), 2020-09-13 00:29:13 UTC Tokoroa at 22:17 December 06, 2020 UTC, Location: Gisborne The earthquake occurred west of Macquarie Island in the Indian Ocean about 2.20pm. A shallow earthquake at sea near New Zealand's Milford Sound has been felt by thousands on South Island. A magnitude-5.8 earthquake hit New Zealand while prime minister Jacinda Ardern was doing a live television interview from Wellington. Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License, Earthquake A HUGE earthquake has hit off the coast of New Zealand today according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake … A maximum of 100 earthquakes are displayed. (87.2 miles), 2020-09-15 07:29:43 UTC (49.2 miles), 2021-01-05 03:43:54 UTC Quite early on, European … Latest breaking news articles, photos, video, blogs, reviews, analysis, opinion and reader comment from New Zealand and around the World - NZ Herald (31.2 miles), 2020-10-28 03:01:37 UTC at 11:06 October 24, 2020 UTC, Location: The country's most active cone volcano, located in the Bay of Plenty about 30 miles off the northeast New Zealand coast, erupted at 2:11 p.m. Monday (8:11 … Epicenter at -39.309, 174.771 Breaking news and videos of today's latest news stories from around New Zealand, including up to date weather, World, sport, business, Entertainment, Technology Life and Style, Travel and motoring. Maketu First published on November 13, 2016 / 6:57 AM Epicenter at -42.15, 173.648 28.2 km from A magnitude 6.2 quake in 2011 devastated the city of Christchurch, killing 185 people. Turangi The magnitude 6-point-3 quake struck just after midday, causing busy office buildings to crash down in the bustling city center. Kaikoura at 13:51 January 21, 2021 UTC, Location: 275 of these can actually be felt. This is a collection page for New Zealand news. That number's expected to rise significantly. (52.2 miles), 2020-10-25 09:14:28 UTC Kaikoura The quake hit at sea at … The largest earthquake ever recorded was a magnitude 9.5 (Mw) in Chile on May 22, 1960. at 07:53 September 12, 2020 UTC, Location: Strongest earthquake in known history was the 8.2 magnitude (Wairarapa) earthquake of 1855, which lifted the land 2 – 3 meters. 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