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This is a list of large earthquakes that have occurred in New Zealand. Only earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.0 or greater are listed, except for a few that had a moderate impact.
Find out the latest earthquakes in New Zealand and nearby places, sorted by magnitude and date. See the largest, most recent, and historical quakes in the region.
Sep 20, 2023 · WELLINGTON – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near the town of Geraldine in the centre of New Zealand’s South Island, government seismic monitor GeoNet said on Wednesday. Initial reports...
Find out the latest earthquakes that may have caused shaking intensity of Weak or greater in Aotearoa New Zealand. See the date, time, magnitude, depth and location of each quake from the last 365 days.
Mar 5, 2021 · Three earthquakes, including one of the strongest ever to hit the region, struck off the coast of New Zealand on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings that have now been stood down. Thousands...
Feb 15, 2023 · A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck near Wellington as the country recovered from former tropical cyclone Gabrielle, which killed five people and caused widespread damage. The cyclone, described as the most destructive weather event in decades, has eased but heavy rain is expected to return to some areas.
Sep 20, 2023 · A strong quake hit near Geraldine at 9:14am local time, but caused no injuries or significant damage, according to GeoNet. A farmer said the house lifted up due to the shake, and a magnitude-3.4 aftershock followed at 11:42am.
