Greatest Seismic Activity in New Zealand

  • 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 4:35 and had a depth of 11km, making it the largest quake to occur in New Zealand. This earthquake occurred around the region of Christchurch.
  • 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 4:56 and had a depth of 10km. The earthquake struck the area’s of Dunsandel and Burnham.
  • 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 14:50 and had a depth of 7km. The earthquake struck the area of Victoria Park.
  • 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 13:04 and had a depth of 6km. The earthquake struck the area’s of Christchurch, Lyttelton, Charteris Bay and Governors Bay.
  • 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 14:20 and had a depth of 7km, making it the second most strong eathquake.
    The earthquake struck the area’s of Christchurch and Lytellton.
  • 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 12:51 and had a depth of 5km
    The earthquake struck the area’s of Mount Vernon Park, Bowenvale Park and Ferrymead.
  • 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 13:01 and had a depth of 9km. The earthquake struck the area’s of Richmond Hill and Clifton.
  • 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 13:58 and had a depth of 10km. The earthquake struck the area’s of Christchurch, Akaroa and Pegasus Bay.
  • 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 5:45 and had a depth of 8km. The earthquake struck into the Pacific Ocean.
  • 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake

    The 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 13:13 and had a depth of 15km. The earthquake struck into the Pacific Ocean.
  • 6.2 Magnitude Earthquke

    The 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake hit at 15:18 and had a depth of 7km.
    The earthquake struck the area’s of South New Brighton.