More New Zealand earthquakes

Other large earthquakes in New Zealand's history.

M 6.7, George Sound, October 16 2007

Fiordland was shaken once again by a large earthquake centred off the coast of the South Island.

M 5.4, Lake Rotoma, July 18 2004

This earthquake shook up the Bay of Plenty area in July 2004.

M 7.2, Fiordland, August 22 2003

This severe earthquake generated over 200 landslides and several small-scale tsunami on the South Island's west coast.

M 6.8, Secretary Island, August 10 1993

The 1993 Secretary Island earthquake was reportedly felt as far away as Sydney, Australia.

M 6.4, Weber II, May 13 1990

This earthquake was the second large shock to strike the Weber region in 1990, occurring 12 weeks after its predecessor.

M 5.9, Lake Tennyson, February 10 1990

This earthquake occurred in North Canterbury near Lake Tennyson.

M 6.7, Te Anau, June 4 1988

The earthquake that shook Te Anau in June 1988 triggered numerous landslides, and even cut the power to some southern towns.

M 5.1, Waiotapu, December 15 1983

This earthquake reached its greatest intensities around Waiotapu and the Waikite Valley.

M 5.6, Napier/Taradale, October 6 1980

This earthquake was felt most strongly in the Napier and Taradale regions.

M 5.1, Waikato, December 5 1976

This earthquake struck the rural area around Korakonui, near the Waikato River.

M 5.8, Seddon, April 23 1966

This shock was centered near Cape Campbell, but was felt as far away as Hokitika and Taranaki.

M 7.1, Arthur's Pass, March 9 1929

This earthquake toppled chimneys and furniture in the Arthur's Pass area.

M 7-7.5, Cape Farewell, October 19 1868

This earthquake caused damage to houses and roads around the Farewell Spit area.