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.
Nov 20, 2023 01:36PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck in the Tasman Sea 296km from Invercargill (New Zealand).
Sep 20, 2023 09:14AM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Ashburton in New Zealand.
Invercargill Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 241 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 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Invercargill roughly every 15 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 6 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 | 227 | 94.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Oct 13, 2014 18:13 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) west of Invercargill, at a depth of 20 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 123 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Invercargill on the evening of December 1, 2023 at 21:43 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 272km west-southwest 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, 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Invercargill. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
