Earthquakes today in New Zealand
Updated: · Source: USGS (M2.5+ worldwide; coverage varies by region)
Was there an earthquake today? USGS reports no earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in or near New Zealand in the last 24 hours. Smaller quakes may appear only in the national service.
Last 24 hours (0)
No earthquakes reported by USGS in this period.
Last 7 days (1)
Strongest this week: M 4.1 Nov 9, 2026, 6:50 PM (GMT+13).
Earlier this week (1)
| Magnitude | Place | Local time | Depth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 4.1 | Whakatane · 161 km 121 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 169 km | Report · USGS |
Official national source
For smaller quakes, intensities and official statements in New Zealand, see GeoNet. Warnzu links every report to its source and does not replace the authority.
How to read this page
Magnitudes and epicenters are preliminary and may be revised. Local time uses the country’s main time zone. The "nearest city" is the closest catalog city to the epicenter, not necessarily the most affected. Missing reports do not mean no risk. Magnitude vs. intensity →