Over 2000 people reported feeling the 'moderate' shaking.

'Moderate' magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolts south of Napier

GeoNet said the tremor struck at 1.08am around 5km south of Napier, at a depth of 24km.

Mon, Oct 27

In this photo provided by the Bureau of Fire Protection, firefighters and residents hold on a toppled structure following a strong earthquake in Davao Oriental province, southern Philippines on Friday Oct. 10, 2025.

Two powerful quakes strike off southern Philippines, killing at least 7

Authorities expressed fears that the second nighttime earthquake could further weaken, or collapse structures already undermined by the first one.

Sat, Oct 11

Children evacuate a school after a strong earthquake in Davao City, Philippine.

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake in south Philippines – damage, evacuations

An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit off a southern Philippine province on Friday morning, seismologists said.

Fri, Oct 10

Chris Penk speaks to Q+A in October 2025

Q+A: Chris Penk questioned on quake-prone building reforms, energy costs

The Construction Minister said he hadn't "seriously contemplated" recommending compensation for buildings remediated to standards that were now not required.

Sun, Oct 5

It is the only part of the country being escalated from a low to medium risk zone.

Classification change for Otago's seismic risk causes division

A heritage trust is concerned historic buildings will be demolished, but scientists stress the earthquake risk to Dunedin in particular is much more than previously thought.

Sat, Oct 4

Firemen walk beside a collapsed building caused by a recent strong earthquake in Bogo city, Cebu Province, Central Philippines

Survivors recall moment of tragedy as Philippines quake death toll hits 72

The death toll from the earthquake rose to at least 72 people, with more than 360 injured.

Fri, Oct 3

Rescuers search for survivors underneath rubble in Bogo, Philippines

Desperate search for survivors after powerful quake kills 72 in Philippines

The death toll was expected to rise from the 6.9 magnitude quake that hit yesterday.

Thu, Oct 2

Powerful quake kills at least 69 people in the Philippines

Powerful quake kills at least 69 people in the Philippines

The epicentre of the quake was about 17 kilometres northeast of Bogo, a coastal city of about 90,000 people in Cebu province.

Wed, Oct 1

September 2025
Earthquake-prone building notice in Wellington (file image).

Major overhaul of earthquake-prone building system announced

Approximately 55% of quake-prone buildings would be removed from the existing system — about 2900 buildings.

Mon, Sep 29

August 2025
The tremor struck 10km south of French Pass at around 11.31pm on Saturday at a depth of 51km.

'Moderate' 4.8 earthquake rattles lower North, upper South

Geonet said the tremor struck 10km south of French Pass at around 11.31pm on Saturday at a depth of 51km.

Sun, Aug 31

The Drake Passage is a body of water between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica.

No tsunami threat to NZ after 7.5 quake off South America

The quake struck off South America at a depth of 10km at around 2.15pm on Friday.

Fri, Aug 22

File picture of a seismograph.

Hidden faults may unlock the mystery of NZ's 'silent' earthquakes

Slow earthquakes off the North Island's east coast may be triggered by faults formed millions of years ago, a new study suggests.

Wed, Aug 20

The threat for New Zealand's coast is likely to remain in place until midday.

NEMA identifies cause of emergency alert issues during tsunami event

Two emergency mobile alerts were officially issued during the Kamchatka tsunami event of July 30-31 to warn people of dangerous tsunami activity in coastal areas - but some people got them repeatedly.

Wed, Aug 20

4.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Hawke's Bay

4.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Hawke's Bay

The quake struck 20km south of Hastings this evening.

Wed, Aug 13

Geonet said the quake struck around 10km southeast of Whanganui at 4.07pm at a depth of 23km.

'That was a good one': 3.8 magnitude quake jolts Whanganui

Geonet said the quake struck around 10km southeast of Whanganui at 4.07pm at a depth of 24km.

Thu, Aug 7

Geonet said the earthquake struck 25km north of Whakatane at 4.56pm at a depth of 124km.

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake rattles Bay of Plenty

Geonet said the earthquake struck 25km north of Whakatāne at 4.56pm at a depth of 124km.

Tue, Aug 5

July 2025
Like Kamchatka, NZ sits on a 'subduction zone' – what does 8.8 quake tell us?

Like Kamchatka, NZ sits on a 'subduction zone' – what does 8.8 quake tell us?

Based on the characteristics of this plate interface, and geological records of past earthquakes, it is likely the Hikurangi subduction zone is capable of producing earthquakes at magnitude 9.

Thu, Jul 31

Video shows Russian surgeons reacting as quake rocks operating theatre

Video shows Russian surgeons reacting as quake rocks operating theatre

Footage from the operating theatre showed the doctors holding the patient and clutching on to medical equipment as the room was rocked.

Thu, Jul 31

Tsunami warnings around Pacific, caution urged in NZ

Tsunami warnings around Pacific, caution urged in NZ

"Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore," NEMA said.

Wed, Jul 30

Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km south of Tokomaru Bay at a depth of 12km at 4.17pm on Friday.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolts Gisborne

Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km south of Tokomaru Bay at a depth of 12km at 4.17pm on Friday.

Fri, Jul 25

Thousands of people across the central North Island woke to the feeling of a strong 4.8 quake.

Several small earthquakes rattle East Coast of North Island

The largest was a magnitude 3.9 which struck at 4.15pm and was described by Geonet as "moderate".

Sat, Jul 12

Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km southeast of Lower Hutt at 8.47am at a depth of 12km.

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattles Wellington region

Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km southeast of Lower Hutt at 8.47am at a depth of 12km.

Fri, Jul 11

A 6.0 magnitude quake has shaken the lower South Island early this morning.

'Moderate' magnitude 6.0 quake shakes lower SI overnight

More than 1190 people reported feeling the quake.

Tue, Jul 8

May 2025
Slow-slip events were common in the Gisborne and Hawke's Bay area.

The 'silent' earthquake that's happening below Hawke's Bay

Unlike usual earthquakes, these slow-slip events take place over weeks or months rather than seconds.

Fri, May 30

Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km northwest of Levin at 5.16pm at a depth of 37km.

'Light' 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts lower North Island

Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km northwest of Levin at 5.16pm at a depth of 37km.

Mon, May 5