Phase one of our updated website is now live. Explore GeoNet beta and let us know what you think. Read this news article to find out what's happening.
GeoNet's 24/7 eyes-on monitoring service is temporarily suspended from 10pm on 12 October and is expected to resume from 6am on 13 October. During this time our duty teams remain ready to respond to geohazard events. Some of our usual products and services may be delayed or limited.
| When | Sun Oct 4 2026 12:31 PM |
| Where | 25 km north-west of Motueka |
| Shaking | Unnoticeable |
| Magnitude | 2.1 |
| Depth | 161 km |
| Quality | best |
One of the best things New Zealanders can do is make a plan, and have a grab bag ready to go in case of emergencies. Ensure everyone in your family knows what the plan is, where to meet and how to stay connected with whānau when our lives are disrupted by natural hazard events.
There's a lot you can do to make your home safer and stronger for natural hazards. Every step you take will reduce the impact of a disaster on you and your family, so get started today.