Magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Taumarunui, more than 5000 people report shakes
“This is due to the subducting tectonic plate under the North Island – most of the quake’s energy…
Panama earthquake: No tsunami threat to NZ, officials say
The National Emergency Management Agency said there was no tsunami threat for New Zealand. The Pacific Tsunami Warning…
GeoNet’s earthquake monitoring centre closes due to lack of staff, Labour decries Govt cuts
GeoNet’s Data Science and Geohazards Monitoring operations manager Bruce Girdwood said in a statement Earth Sciences New Zealand’s…
Taranaki earthquake: Strong magnitude 5.3 quake strikes near New Plymouth
One person said it was the “worst l ever felt in my 78 years”, while another wrote: “Might…
Thousands feel Hawke’s Bay quake
Hawkes Bay Today 24 Sep, 2026 09:58 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Thousands feel Hawke’s Bay quake
Hawkes Bay Today 24 Sep, 2026 09:58 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Wairarapa earthquake: Magnitude 4.1 quake strikes west of Masterton
In Upper Plain, Masterton, a resident described a “loud, violent jolt”. Another person said their house felt as…
More than 5000 people report 4.8 magnitude quake off Taranaki coast
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Lower North Island earthquake: Magnitude 4.9 quake strikes northwest of Paraparaumu
The earthquake comes after a series of sizeable quakes around the country this week, including two moderate earthquakes…
Milford Sound earthquake: Multiple quakes rattle lower South Island
The quake was felt as far afield as Invercargill, Gore, Dunedin and Tekapo. A second, stronger magnitude 5.7…
Damage Projections for Nankai Trough and Greater Tokyo Earthquakes
The Japanese government estimates that potential major earthquakes over the coming decades could lead to massive fatalities. Disaster…
Japan reports injuries in earthquake that struck eastern regions
Tokyo, Japan – A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan, injuring 37 people. Authorities immediately began assessing the…