New Zealand • 100 km radius
Capital city on the Wellington Fault, highly seismic.
Last 30 days
0
within 100 km
Last 7 days
0
Last 24h
0
Population
420K
No earthquakes M2.0+ recorded within 100 km in the last 30 days.
This reflects recorded events only — a quiet stretch doesn't lower long-term risk in an active region. Keep an emergency plan ready.
Largest recorded events within 300 km of Wellington (USGS catalog, since 1900).
53 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand
2016 • 215 km away • 15 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
47 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand
1931 • 216 km away • 35 km deep
40 km E of Waiouru, New Zealand
1931 • 237 km away • 45 km deep
68 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand
1929 • 153 km away • 20 km deep
39 km SE of Palmerston North, New Zealand
If you're in Wellington, make sure you know the local emergency procedures. Drop, Cover, and Hold On during shaking.
View Safety Guide →1934 • 125 km away • 15 km deep