Latest earthquakes near Invercargill, Southland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Invercargill? If an earthquake is happening right now near Invercargill, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Apr 23 12:23 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 212 km W from Invercargill |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 23 00:43 Auckland) |
M 3.0 | 213 km NNW from Invercargill |
| 1 day ago (Apr 21 23:36 Auckland) |
M 3.0 | 283 km NNE from Invercargill |
| 2 days ago (Apr 21 16:10 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 168 km NNW from Invercargill |
| 4 days ago (Apr 19 08:09 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 170 km NNW from Invercargill |
| 5 days ago (Apr 18 17:40 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 162 km NNW from Invercargill |
| 7 days ago (Apr 16 07:56 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 151 km NNW from Invercargill |
| 7 days ago (Apr 15 19:55 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 224 km W from Invercargill |
| 12 days ago (Apr 11 07:26 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 210 km W from Invercargill |
| 13 days ago (Apr 10 07:03 Auckland) |
M 3.6 | 198 km W from Invercargill |
| 13 days ago (Apr 9 22:36 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 161 km NNW from Invercargill |
| 16 days ago (Apr 7 14:03 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 141 km NW from Invercargill |
| 17 days ago (Apr 6 12:09 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 201 km N from Invercargill |
| 17 days ago (Apr 6 09:24 Auckland) |
M 3.0 | 197 km W from Invercargill |
| 17 days ago (Apr 6 06:19 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 206 km W from Invercargill |
| 17 days ago (Apr 6 01:56 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 192 km NNW from Invercargill |
| 18 days ago (Apr 5 07:37 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 161 km NW from Invercargill |
| 20 days ago (Apr 3 08:58 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 224 km N from Invercargill |
| 20 days ago (Apr 2 21:38 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 211 km W from Invercargill |
| 21 days ago (Apr 1 19:22 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 204 km WSW from Invercargill |
| 22 days ago (Apr 1 16:27 Auckland) |
M 3.5 | 204 km WSW from Invercargill |
| 23 days ago (Mar 31 14:37 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 206 km WSW from Invercargill |
| 23 days ago (Mar 31 14:27 Auckland) |
M 3.8 | 211 km WSW from Invercargill |
| 24 days ago (Mar 30 03:26 Auckland) |
M 3.0 | 132 km NW from Invercargill |
| 25 days ago (Mar 29 17:27 Auckland) |
M 3.6 | 174 km W from Invercargill |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Invercargill
Recent Invercargill Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Invercargill. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Invercargill and elsewhere.
Mar 25, 2025 03:56PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Tasman Sea 201km from Invercargill (New Zealand).
Mar 25, 2025 02:43PM
Unusually powerful M6.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Tasman Sea 194km from Invercargill (New Zealand).
Invercargill Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 250 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Invercargill, Southland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Invercargill roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Invercargill in 2020. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Invercargill that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Invercargill in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Invercargill 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 | 237 | 94.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Invercargill
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Invercargill occurred on Mar 25, 2025 14:43 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 194 kilometers (121 mi) west of Invercargill, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Invercargill in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jul 15, 2009 21:22, 155 kilometers (96 mi) west of Invercargill. It is the strongest earthquake near Invercargill in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Invercargill, Southland 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 Invercargill.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 29 days ago (Mar 25 14:43 Auckland) |
M 6.7 | 194 km W from Invercargill |
| Nov 25, 2018 12:42 (Auckland) |
M 5.8 | 277 km SW from Invercargill |
| May 4, 2015 14:29 (Auckland) |
M 5.6 | 213 km N from Invercargill |
| Jun 25, 2020 10:20 (Auckland) |
M 5.6 | 206 km NNW from Invercargill |
| Jun 7, 2016 14:55 (Auckland) |
M 5.5 | 182 km NW from Invercargill |
| 29 days ago (Mar 25 15:56 Auckland) |
M 5.4 | 201 km W from Invercargill |
| Aug 12, 2019 22:35 (Auckland) |
M 5.4 | 209 km N from Invercargill |
| Oct 24, 2019 21:53 (Auckland) |
M 5.1 | 192 km NNW from Invercargill |
| Feb 23, 2021 17:07 (Auckland) |
M 5.1 | 225 km WSW from Invercargill |
| Jul 6, 2015 17:45 (Auckland) |
M 5.1 | 247 km NNE from Invercargill |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Invercargill
Nearest earthquakes from Invercargill
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Invercargill, Southland. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 05:15 (Auckland) |
M 4.4 | 40 km SW from Invercargill |
| Sep 20, 2017 13:44 (Auckland) |
M 4.8 | 42 km SW from Invercargill |
| Oct 12, 2015 14:53 (Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 42 km SW from Invercargill |
| May 31, 2023 14:22 (Auckland) |
M 4.4 | 42 km SW from Invercargill |
| Aug 16, 2015 05:30 (Auckland) |
M 4.2 | 51 km WSW from Invercargill |
| Dec 16, 2024 05:29 (Auckland) |
M 4.2 | 62 km WSW from Invercargill |
| Apr 11, 2024 15:52 (Auckland) |
M 4.2 | 83 km NE from Invercargill |
| Apr 26, 2023 05:25 (Auckland) |
M 4.1 | 93 km W from Invercargill |
| Jun 21, 2021 17:17 (Auckland) |
M 4.3 | 96 km NNW from Invercargill |
| Jul 2, 2015 02:31 (Auckland) |
M 4.9 | 107 km WSW from Invercargill |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Invercargill
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Invercargill.
When was the last earthquake in Invercargill, Southland?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Invercargill on the afternoon of April 23, 2025 at 12:23 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 212km west of Invercargill at a depth of 33km under water in the Tasman Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Invercargill, Southland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Invercargill, Southland?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Invercargill on the evening of July 15, 2009 at 21:22 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 155km west-northwest of Invercargill at a depth of 12km under water in the Tasman Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Invercargill since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Invercargill, Southland?
In the past 10 years, 250 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Invercargill. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
