Slow Slip Watch

Keep an eye out for slow-slip events or "silent" earthquakes showing up on our GNSS instruments.


Manawatu-Kapiti slow slip events occur at 30-40km depth every 5 years, and last 1-2 years.

10.020.030.040.0east (mm)20202021202220232024NLSN (Nelson) -30.0-20.0-10.00.0east (mm)20202021202220232024DURV (D'Urville) -100.0-80.0-60.0-40.0east (mm)20202021202220232024KAPT (Kapiti) -80.0-60.0-40.0east (mm)20202021202220232024LEVN (Moutere No.3) -40.0-30.0-20.0east (mm)20202021202220232024GNBK (Greenbank) -20.0-10.00.0east (mm)20202021202220232024WHVR (Whangaehu Valley Road) -40.0-30.0-20.0-10.0east (mm)20202021202220232024OHIN (Ohingaiti) -40.0-30.0-20.0-10.00.010.0east (mm)20202021202220232024MKNO (Makino Road) -80.0-60.0-40.0-20.0east (mm)20202021202220232024PNUI (Pukenui) -60.0-40.0-20.00.0east (mm)20202021202220232024KERE (Kereru)
Map of New Zealand. NLSNDURVKAPTLEVNGNBKWHVROHINMKNOPNUIKERE