Earthquakes Today in Wellington, New Zealand
Track real-time seismic activity in Wellington, New Zealand with our latest earthquake updates. A total of 2 earthquakes have been recorded in this area. View today's and recent earthquakes with detailed information on magnitude, depth, and epicenter location. Use the filters to sort earthquakes by date and magnitude, explore events visually through the interactive earthquake map of Wellington, New Zealand.
Earthquake Map of Wellington, New Zealand
Interactive map of recent earthquakes in Wellington, New Zealand, with each point marking an epicenter.
Recent Earthquakes in Wellington, New Zealand
M 4.310 km depth9 days ago
03 Feb 2026 23:35 UTC35 km from:35 km SE of Witherlea, New ZealandM 4.644 km depth17 days ago
27 Jan 2026 00:53 UTC29 km from:29 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand
- Magnitude Color Guide:
- M1–M4.9
- M5–M5.9
- M6–M6.9
- M7–M7.9
- M8–M8.9
- M9–M9.9
- Today
Earthquake Activity Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the last earthquake in Wellington?
The most recent system-recorded earthquake in Wellington occurred 2/4/2026. View our map for every earthquake today.
Is Wellington seismically active?
Seismic activity in Wellington has been calm. Check back for updates on earthquakes today.
Earthquake Safety
- Drop, Cover, and Hold On during shaking.
- If indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table.