Latest quakes in or near Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 2.5 earthquake 17 km northeast of Hanmer Springs - Canterbury, New Zealand - |
Strongest since 2024 | Mag. 4.0 New Zealand - Jan 13, 2024 - |
- 1 quake above magnitude 4
- 5 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 64 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 21 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 1, 02:42 am (Auckland) | 2.5 174 km | 17 km northeast of Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, New Zealand | Info | ||
Monday, April 29, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 29, 02:20 pm (Auckland) | 2.4 6.8 km | 82 km north of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand | Info | ||
Sunday, April 28, 2024 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
Apr 29, 01:00 am (GMT +12) | 3.1 138 km | 85 km northwest of Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand I FELT IT - 1 report | Info | ||
Apr 29, 01:00 am (Auckland) | 2.7 138 km | 85 km northwest of Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand | Info | ||
Apr 29, 12:00 am (Auckland) | 2.7 12 km | 72 km northeast of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand I FELT IT | Info | ||
Thursday, April 25, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 25, 06:38 pm (Auckland) | 2.8 5 km | 22 km northwest of Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, New Zealand I FELT IT | Info | ||
Monday, April 22, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 22, 07:07 pm (Auckland) | 2.1 4.4 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 18, 05:33 am (Auckland) | 2.1 5 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Sunday, April 14, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 14, 06:03 pm (Auckland) | 1.9 5 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Thursday, April 4, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 5, 01:47 am (Auckland) | 1.6 5 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Apr 4, 08:16 pm (Auckland) | 2.6 28 km | New Zealand | Info |
Hurunui Quake-O-Meter
Latest seismic signals
Earthquake Catalog - Look up past earthquakes
or | ||
Look up quakes! |
Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.05 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 20.8 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 1.17 quakes per year
- Mag. 4 or higher: 14.8 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 40 quakes per year (or 3.4 quakes per month)
- Mag. 2 or higher: 279 quakes per year (or 23.3 quakes per month)
- Mag. 1 or higher: 353 quakes per year (or 29.4 quakes per month)
Number of earthquakes over time
Hurunui Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand?
Hurunui has a high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 343 quakes on average per year in or near Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand. Hurunui has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 60 to 65 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand?
On average, Hurunui has about 40 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year.
+When was the latest earthquake in Hurunui?
The last earthquake in Hurunui occurred 1 day 2 hours ago and had a magnitude of 2.5:
A light magnitude 2.5 earthquake hit 16.9 km (11 mi) away from Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, New Zealand, in the early morning of Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2.42 am local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +12). The quake had a moderate depth of 174 km (108 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Hurunui since 2024?
Since 2024, Hurunui has been shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 4.0, 5 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 64 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There have been also 21 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
+What was the strongest quake in Hurunui since 2024?
The strongest earthquake in Hurunui since 2024 had a magnitude of 4.0 and occurred 16 weeks ago:
A moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit 96 km (59 mi) away from Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand, late in the evening of Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 at 10.50 pm local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +13). The quake had a very shallow depth of 12.1 km (8 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.
Embed or share standalone map
You can use the standalone version of our interactive earthquake map or embed it on your website:Largest Quakes in or near Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date and Time | Mag Depth | ###DIST_LABEL### | Location | Details | Map |
---|