Latest earthquakes near Lower Hutt, Wellington today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lower Hutt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lower Hutt, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lower Hutt Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lower Hutt. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lower Hutt and elsewhere.
Jul 25, 2026 04:51AM
On Saturday Night a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck near Taupo in New Zealand.
Lower Hutt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 839 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lower Hutt, Wellington in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lower Hutt roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lower Hutt in 2016. A total of 386 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lower Hutt 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 Lower Hutt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lower Hutt 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 | 773 | 92.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 7.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lower Hutt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lower Hutt occurred on Nov 14, 2016 00:02 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) south-west of Lower Hutt, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lower Hutt in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lower Hutt, Wellington 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 Lower Hutt.
Nearest earthquakes from Lower Hutt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lower Hutt, Wellington. 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 Lower Hutt.
When was the last earthquake in Lower Hutt, Wellington?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lower Hutt on the evening of August 18, 2026 at 18:35 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 202km north of Lower Hutt at a depth of 130km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lower Hutt, Wellington in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lower Hutt, Wellington?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lower Hutt on the night of November 14, 2016 at 00:02 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 229km southwest of Lower Hutt at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lower Hutt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lower Hutt, Wellington?
In the past 10 years, 839 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lower Hutt. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
