Was there an earthquake in Gisborne?
this year: 7.3 in Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand.
What is the most recent earthquake in New Zealand?
Earthquakes Today: latest quakes in or near New Zealand: past 7 days
| Date and time | Mag Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2021 5:10 pm (GMT +12) (Nov 6, 2021 05:10 GMT) 4 days ago | 4.2 196 km | New Zealand I FELT IT |
| Nov 6, 2021 5:27 pm (GMT +13) (Nov 6, 2021 04:27 GMT) 4 days ago | 3.3 49 km |
When was the last earthquake in Victoria?
Geoscience Australia can confirm that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 09.15 AEST, Wednesday, 22 September 2021. The earthquake epicentre has been confirmed as north of Rawson, Victoria and was recorded at a depth of approximately 10kms.
Did Auckland just have an earthquake?
A small but moderately felt earthquake has jolted Auckland tonight. According to GeoNet the earthquake was only 2.9 on the Richter Scale but was just 9kms deep, centred 10kms east of Auckland. The earthquake was widely felt across highrise buildings in the CBD and across other central suburbs.
Is New Zealand prone to earthquakes?
New Zealand is particularly earthquake prone because we are located on the boundary of two of the world’s major tectonic plates – the Pacific Plate and the Australian Plate. This process – called subduction – results in deep earthquakes under the North Island.
How many earthquakes has New Zealand had in the last 24 hours?
65 Earthquakes
Quake Live 65 Earthquakes over the last 24 hours around New Zealand.
When was Australia last earthquake?
Latest and past earthquakes in Australia (continent)
| Date and time | Mag Depth | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 5, 2021 19:52 GMT (4 earthquakes) | ||
| Nov 6, 2021 3:52 am (GMT +8) (Nov 5, 2021 19:52 GMT) 2 days ago | 3.5 10 km | Map |
| Nov 5, 2021 9:17 pm (GMT +8) (Nov 5, 2021 13:17 GMT) 2 days ago | 4.5 20 km | Map |
When was last earthquake in Auckland?
Earthquakes Today: latest quakes near Auckland, New Zealand: past 7 days
| Date and time | Mag Depth | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, November 4, 2021 03:26 GMT (1 earthquake) | ||
| Nov 4, 2021 4:26 pm (GMT +13) (Nov 4, 2021 03:26 GMT) 3 days ago | 3.3 166 km | Map |
Where is the safest place in NZ?
The Selwyn District is the safest place in New Zealand based on crime statistics.
What is New Zealand worst natural disaster?
100 or more deaths
| Deaths | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | 2011 Christchurch earthquake | 22 Feb 2011 |
| 151 | Tangiwai disaster | 24 Dec 1953 |
| 135+ | 1st Little Waihi landslide | 1780 |
| 131 | SS Tararua | 29 Apr 1881 |