Latest earthquakes near Invercargill, Southland today
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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.
Jul 16, 2026 09:14PM
On Thursday Evening a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck 161km from Invercargill in New Zealand.
Invercargill Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 263 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 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Invercargill roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Invercargill in 2025. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Invercargill that year. The strongest had a 6.7 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 | 249 | 94.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.76% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Invercargill.
When was the last earthquake in Invercargill, Southland?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Invercargill on the afternoon of July 23, 2026 at 14:16 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-east of Invercargill at a depth of 5km under land. 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, 263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Invercargill. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
