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New Zealand: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in New Zealand on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest eventM 3.1564.8 km depth · 8 h ago143 km WNW of Takaka, New Zealand
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Hastings. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Dunedin
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Dunedin
Forecast for the area around: New Zealand. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in New Zealand
- 3.18 h agoM3.1 earthquake near Takaka, New Zealand143 km WNW of Takaka, New Zealand
- 9 h agoWildfire near Manukau City, New Zealand – active13 km² · 27 km SSW of Manukau City, New Zealand
- 3.116 h agoM3.1 earthquake near Hicks Bay, New Zealand178 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
- 4.017 h agoM4.0 earthquake near Hicks Bay, New Zealand189 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
- 3.223 h agoM3.2 earthquake near Te Anau, New Zealand61 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand
- 4.228 h agoM4.2 earthquake near Hastings, New Zealand60 km SW of Hastings, New Zealand
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About New Zealand
New Zealand has recorded 9,977 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.8 in 2016.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 22 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: New Zealand →
9,977 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 143 km WNW of Takaka, New Zealand | 564.8 km | |
| 3.1 | 178 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 236.3 km | |
| 4.0 | 189 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 359.2 km | |
| 3.2 | 61 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | 40.3 km | |
| 4.2 | 60 km SW of Hastings, New Zealand | 18.6 km | |
| 3.1 | 28 km NE of Taumarunui, New Zealand | 202.1 km | |
| 3.0 | 247 km NE of Whitianga, New Zealand | 349.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 60 km WNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | 5.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 269 km ESE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 33.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 122 km NNW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 169.4 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 74 km NNE of Rangiora, New Zealand | 15.0 km | |
| 7.8 | 98 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | 12.0 km | |
| 7.5 | 180 km WSW of Riverton, New Zealand | 33.0 km | |
| 7.3 | 101 km E of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 20.0 km | |
| 7.2 | 57 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | 28.0 km | |
| 7.1 | 255 km W of Riverton, New Zealand | 10.0 km | |
| 7.1 | 208 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 33.0 km | |
| 7.1 | 44 km ESE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 21.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 79 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 19.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 43 km N of Ashburton, New Zealand | 12.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 64 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | 28.1 km | |
| 6.8 | 71 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | 26.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 91 km NW of Rolleston, New Zealand | 14.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 125 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 39.3 km | |
| 6.7 | 164 km WSW of Riverton, New Zealand | 21.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 122 | M5.9 |
| 2025 | 125 | M6.7 |
| 2024 | 96 | M5.8 |
| 2023 | 90 | M5.7 |
| 2022 | 89 | M5.7 |
| 2021 | 381 | M7.3 |
| 2020 | 136 | M5.8 |
| 2019 | 105 | M5.8 |
| 2018 | 102 | M6.1 |
| 2017 | 160 | M5.5 |
| 2016 | 627 | M7.8 |
| 2015 | 112 | M6.1 |
| 2014 | 143 | M6.7 |
| 2013 | 223 | M6.5 |
| 2012 | 365 | M6.3 |
| 2011 | 620 | M6.1 |
| 2010 | 478 | M7.0 |
| 2009 | 353 | M7.8 |
| 2008 | 451 | M5.5 |
| 2007 | 648 | M6.8 |
| 2006 | 626 | M5.3 |
| 2005 | 552 | M5.4 |
| 2004 | 273 | M7.1 |
| 2003 | 393 | M7.2 |
| 2002 | 283 | M5.6 |
| 2001 | 613 | M7.1 |
| 2000 | 327 | M6.1 |
| 1999 | 147 | M6.2 |
| 1998 | 150 | M5.9 |
| 1997 | 100 | M5.3 |
| 1996 | 30 | M5.4 |
| 1995 | 141 | M7.1 |
| 1994 | 86 | M6.8 |
| 1993 | 200 | M7.0 |
| 1992 | 240 | M6.2 |
| 1991 | 34 | M6.1 |
| 1990 | 36 | M6.3 |
| 1989 | 21 | M6.4 |
| 1988 | 32 | M6.7 |
| 1987 | 38 | M6.6 |
| 1986 | 24 | M5.6 |
| 1985 | 48 | M6.3 |
| 1984 | 33 | M6.8 |
| 1983 | 11 | M5.3 |
| 1982 | 14 | M5.6 |
| 1981 | 14 | M5.7 |
| 1980 | 17 | M5.7 |
| 1979 | 20 | M7.5 |
| 1978 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 1977 | 26 | M6.0 |
| 1976 | 14 | M6.6 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 22 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 27 km SSW of Manukau City, New Zealand | Active | |
| 22 km² | 26 km N of Taihape, New Zealand | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 km² | 26 km N of Taihape, New Zealand | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 27 km SSW of Manukau City, New Zealand | Active |
Regions
Places
- Auckland
- Christchurch
- Wellington
- Manukau City
- North Shore
- Hamilton
- Tauranga
- Dunedin
- Lower Hutt
- Palmerston North
- New Plymouth
- Hastings
- Napier
- Rotorua
- Porirua
- Invercargill
- Papatoetoe
- Nelson
- Whanganui
- Upper Hutt
- Manurewa
- Gisborne
- Papakura
- Rolleston
- Paraparaumu
- Blenheim
- Timaru
- Masterton
- Mangere East
- Remuera
- Taupo
- Otara
- New Lynn
- Mangere
- Ashburton
- Pukekohe East
- Wainuiomata
- Stoke
- Epsom