Latest earthquakes near Blenheim, Marlborough today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Blenheim? If an earthquake is happening right now near Blenheim, it will show up within minutes.
Blenheim Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 793 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Blenheim, Marlborough in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 79 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Blenheim roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Blenheim in 2016. A total of 385 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Blenheim 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 Blenheim in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Blenheim 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 | 731 | 92.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 7.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Blenheim
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Blenheim occurred on Nov 14, 2016 00:02 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 155 kilometers (96 mi) south-southwest of Blenheim, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Blenheim in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Blenheim, Marlborough 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 Blenheim.
Nearest earthquakes from Blenheim
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Blenheim, Marlborough. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Blenheim.
When was the last earthquake in Blenheim, Marlborough?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Blenheim on the morning of December 14, 2025 at 11:01 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north-northeast of Blenheim at a depth of 91km under water in the Tasman Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Blenheim, Marlborough in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Blenheim, Marlborough?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Blenheim on the night of November 14, 2016 at 00:02 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south-southwest of Blenheim at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Blenheim since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Blenheim, Marlborough?
In the past 10 years, 793 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Blenheim. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
