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.
Recent Blenheim Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Blenheim. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Blenheim and elsewhere.
Jul 25, 2026 04:51AM
On Saturday Night a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck near Taupo in New Zealand.
Blenheim Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 801 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 80 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 | 740 | 92.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 6.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Blenheim on the evening of August 18, 2026 at 18:35 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 235km north of Blenheim at a depth of 130km under land. 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, 801 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Blenheim. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
