2005

Archived news articles from 2005.

Jan 18 2005 - Principal Earthquakes of New Zealand in 2004
With a total of just nineteen earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater, and just one of these over magnitude 5.4, 2004 could be classed as a relatively light year for earthquakes in New Zealand.
Feb 3 2005 - Lower North Island Events Generate Huge Interest
Last month's earthquakes in the lower North Island were of great public interest.
Mar 15 2005 - Deep Earthquake Extensively Felt
Monday morning's earthquake was felt over a wide area due to its size and depth.
May 3 2005 - West Coasters Woken by Biggest Shallow Quake This Year
Today’s magnitude 6 earthquake near Haast is the largest shallow earthquake to occur in New Zealand this year.
May 27 2005 - Rainstorm-induced Landslides in the Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain on Wednesday 18 May in the Bay of Plenty caused disruption to the community with flooding and landslides creating significant problems that resulted in a state of emergency being declared by the Tauranga City Council and for the Matata area by the Whakatane District Council.
Jun 15 2005 - Earthquakes Near Matata
Since early February, many small earthquakes have occurred near Matata on the Bay of Plenty coast, west of Whakatane. Hundreds of events have been recorded, with the two largest being a magnitude 4.0 on April 14 and a magnitude 4.2 on June 13. These events are very shallow, between 5 and 10 kilometres deep, so even quite small events have been felt locally.
Jun 27 2005 - Funding Boost For Geological Hazard Monitoring System
The Earthquake Commission’s commitment of an extra $3 million a year to GeoNet, New Zealand’s geological hazard monitoring system, will improve the country’s ability to recover from major natural disasters, says Commission Chairman Neville Young.
Jul 2 2005 - Te Aroha Earthquake Swarm
Several small earthquakes have been occurring near Te Aroha in the eastern Waikato since Friday afternoon (1 July).
Jul 7 2005 - Website Update
The GeoNet website has been updated today.
Aug 23 2005 - Pawanui Seismic Drum
The seismograph station at Pawanui Station in southern Hawke's Bay has been moved a few hundred metres to a site with better contact to bedrock.
Sep 20 2005 - Website Update
The GeoNet website has been updated today.
Nov 4 2005 - Marlborough Earthquake Swarm Near Seddon
Several sharp earthquakes occurred on Tuesday November 1, 10 km east of Seddon in the Marlborough region of the northern South Island.
Nov 30 2005 - Rare Auckland Quakes Probably Relieving Tension
Seismologists are describing a series of small earthquakes under Waiheke Island today as rare but not unexpected.
Dec 14 2005 - Moderate Quakes Rock Lower North Island
Two moderate earthquakes rocked the lower North Island yesterday.