Latest earthquakes near Christchurch, Canterbury today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Christchurch? If an earthquake is happening right now near Christchurch, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 11:43 Auckland) |
M 3.0 | 297 km N from Christchurch |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 23:09 Auckland) |
M 3.7 | 160 km N from Christchurch |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 08:24 Auckland) |
M 4.9 | 223 km NNE from Christchurch |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 01:39 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 202 km NNW from Christchurch |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 05:35 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 230 km N from Christchurch |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 01:27 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 263 km NNE from Christchurch |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 01:26 Auckland) |
M 3.6 | 263 km NNE from Christchurch |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 15:38 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 163 km N from Christchurch |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 13:12 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 129 km NE from Christchurch |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 15:35 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 187 km W from Christchurch |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 12:26 Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 213 km WSW from Christchurch |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 07:38 Auckland) |
M 3.5 | 259 km NE from Christchurch |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 10:21 Auckland) |
M 3.0 | 188 km NNE from Christchurch |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 22:51 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 286 km N from Christchurch |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 07:24 Auckland) |
M 4.4 | 290 km NE from Christchurch |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 23:52 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 76 km NNW from Christchurch |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 07:58 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 279 km W from Christchurch |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 07:49 Auckland) |
M 4.4 | 277 km W from Christchurch |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 07:37 Auckland) |
M 4.3 | 280 km W from Christchurch |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 06:45 Auckland) |
M 4.3 | 75 km NNW from Christchurch |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 15:53 Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 299 km N from Christchurch |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 15:53 Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 293 km N from Christchurch |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 14:59 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 214 km WSW from Christchurch |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 07:41 Auckland) |
M 3.7 | 214 km WSW from Christchurch |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 07:29 Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 213 km WSW from Christchurch |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Christchurch
Christchurch Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 581 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Christchurch, Canterbury in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 58 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Christchurch roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Christchurch in 2016. A total of 358 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Christchurch that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Christchurch in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Christchurch during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 530 | 91.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 7.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Christchurch
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Christchurch occurred on Nov 14, 2016 00:02 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) north-northeast of Christchurch, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Christchurch in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Christchurch, Canterbury in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Christchurch.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2016 00:02 (Auckland) |
M 7.8 | 95 km NNE from Christchurch |
| Nov 14, 2016 13:34 (Auckland) |
M 6.5 | 115 km NNE from Christchurch |
| Nov 14, 2016 00:32 (Auckland) |
M 6.5 | 159 km NNE from Christchurch |
| Nov 14, 2016 02:31 (Auckland) |
M 6.2 | 161 km NNE from Christchurch |
| Nov 14, 2016 00:52 (Auckland) |
M 6.1 | 171 km NNE from Christchurch |
| Apr 24, 2015 15:36 (Auckland) |
M 6.1 | 167 km N from Christchurch |
| Apr 24, 2015 15:36 (Auckland) |
M 6.0 | 155 km NNE from Christchurch |
| Nov 14, 2016 00:33 (Auckland) |
M 5.8 | 214 km NE from Christchurch |
| Feb 14, 2016 13:13 (Auckland) |
M 5.8 | 13 km ENE from Christchurch |
| Nov 14, 2016 08:28 (Auckland) |
M 5.8 | 206 km NE from Christchurch |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Christchurch
Nearest earthquakes from Christchurch
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Christchurch, Canterbury. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 07:37 (Auckland) |
M 4.5 | 13 km ENE from Christchurch |
| Feb 14, 2016 13:13 (Auckland) |
M 5.8 | 13 km ENE from Christchurch |
| Mar 12, 2016 23:01 (Auckland) |
M 4.4 | 14 km E from Christchurch |
| Feb 29, 2016 03:32 (Auckland) |
M 4.3 | 15 km ESE from Christchurch |
| Feb 18, 2016 19:17 (Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 19 km ENE from Christchurch |
| Nov 6, 2020 07:26 (Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 24 km WSW from Christchurch |
| May 11, 2016 20:45 (Auckland) |
M 4.4 | 25 km ESE from Christchurch |
| Jun 25, 2022 05:40 (Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 28 km WSW from Christchurch |
| May 31, 2021 21:47 (Auckland) |
M 4.4 | 32 km E from Christchurch |
| Mar 18, 2023 13:42 (Auckland) |
M 4.5 | 32 km SE from Christchurch |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Christchurch
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Christchurch.
When was the last earthquake in Christchurch, Canterbury?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Christchurch on the morning of March 24, 2025 at 11:43 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north of Christchurch at a depth of 210km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Christchurch, Canterbury in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Christchurch, Canterbury?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Christchurch on the night of November 14, 2016 at 00:02 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 95km north-northeast of Christchurch at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Christchurch since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Christchurch, Canterbury?
In the past 10 years, 581 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Christchurch. This averages to 58 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
