Latest earthquakes near Wellington, New Zealand today

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List of latest earthquakes near Wellington.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 2, 2024 23:50
(Auckland)
M 3.1 238 km NE
from Wellington
Dec 1, 2024 17:37
(Auckland)
M 3.0 199 km N
from Wellington
Nov 30, 2024 18:05
(Auckland)
M 3.3 231 km N
from Wellington
Nov 28, 2024 11:55
(Auckland)
M 3.5 219 km NNE
from Wellington
Nov 27, 2024 08:00
(Auckland)
M 3.0 195 km W
from Wellington
Nov 27, 2024 03:46
(Auckland)
M 4.9 247 km N
from Wellington
Nov 25, 2024 10:30
(Auckland)
M 3.1 73 km NW
from Wellington
Nov 25, 2024 04:42
(Auckland)
M 3.0 140 km NW
from Wellington
Nov 24, 2024 14:14
(Auckland)
M 3.2 248 km NE
from Wellington
Nov 22, 2024 23:30
(Auckland)
M 3.3 60 km SW
from Wellington
Nov 21, 2024 14:46
(Auckland)
M 3.5 137 km NE
from Wellington
Nov 20, 2024 14:37
(Auckland)
M 3.7 183 km N
from Wellington
Nov 18, 2024 21:35
(Auckland)
M 3.8 119 km NE
from Wellington
Nov 18, 2024 20:40
(Auckland)
M 3.3 121 km N
from Wellington
Nov 17, 2024 21:00
(Auckland)
M 3.6 256 km NE
from Wellington
Nov 15, 2024 18:35
(Auckland)
M 3.7 291 km NNE
from Lower Hutt
Nov 12, 2024 02:09
(Auckland)
M 3.1 56 km NNW
from Wellington
Nov 11, 2024 17:55
(Auckland)
M 3.2 256 km ENE
from Wellington
Nov 10, 2024 23:39
(Auckland)
M 3.3 132 km N
from Wellington
Nov 10, 2024 11:33
(Auckland)
M 3.3 69 km SW
from Wellington
Nov 10, 2024 07:36
(Auckland)
M 3.3 275 km NE
from Wellington
Nov 10, 2024 05:24
(Auckland)
M 3.0 231 km WSW
from Wellington
Nov 9, 2024 18:58
(Auckland)
M 3.0 232 km NNE
from Wellington
Nov 9, 2024 09:18
(Auckland)
M 3.6 132 km NNE
from Wellington
Nov 4, 2024 15:58
(Auckland)
M 4.3 43 km W
from Wellington

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Recent Wellington Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wellington. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wellington and elsewhere.

Wellington Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
82 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Dec 2, 2024 23:50

Average

A total of 828 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wellington, New Zealand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 82 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Wellington roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wellington in 2016. A total of 390 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wellington that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Wellington with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wellington in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Wellington 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Wellington (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 759 91.67%
Mag. 5 61 7.37%
Mag. 6 7 0.85%
Mag. 7 1 0.12%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Wellington

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.8
On Nov 14, 2016 00:02.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Nov 14, 2016 00:02.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wellington occurred on Nov 14, 2016 00:02 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) south-west of Wellington, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wellington in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wellington, New Zealand 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 Wellington.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Wellington.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 14, 2016 00:02
(Auckland)
M 7.8 215 km SW
from Wellington
Nov 14, 2016 00:32
(Auckland)
M 6.5 147 km SW
from Wellington
Nov 14, 2016 13:34
(Auckland)
M 6.5 193 km SW
from Wellington
Nov 14, 2016 02:31
(Auckland)
M 6.2 145 km SW
from Wellington
Apr 24, 2015 15:36
(Auckland)
M 6.1 170 km WSW
from Wellington
Nov 14, 2016 00:52
(Auckland)
M 6.1 138 km SW
from Wellington
Oct 30, 2018 15:13
(Auckland)
M 6.1 248 km N
from Wellington
Apr 24, 2015 15:36
(Auckland)
M 6.0 160 km SW
from Wellington
Nov 22, 2016 13:19
(Auckland)
M 5.9 205 km ENE
from Wellington
Nov 14, 2016 08:28
(Auckland)
M 5.8 100 km SSW
from Wellington

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Wellington

Earthquakes by city in Wellington

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Wellington, New Zealand.

Use this regional Wellington earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Porirua, Upper Hutt, Paraparaumu, Masterton, Wainuiomata and Karori.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wellington.

When was the last earthquake in Wellington, New Zealand?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Wellington on the evening of December 2, 2024 at 23:50 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-east of Wellington at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wellington, New Zealand in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Wellington, New Zealand?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Wellington on the night of November 14, 2016 at 00:02 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 215km southwest of Wellington at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wellington since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Wellington, New Zealand?

In the past 10 years, 828 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wellington. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.