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)20192020202120222023NLSN (Nelson) -30.0-20.0-10.00.0east (mm)20192020202120222023DURV (D'Urville) -100.0-80.0-60.0-40.0-20.0east (mm)20192020202120222023KAPT (Kapiti) -80.0-60.0-40.0-20.0east (mm)20192020202120222023LEVN (Moutere No.3) -50.0-40.0-30.0-20.0-10.0east (mm)20192020202120222023GNBK (Greenbank) -20.0-10.00.0east (mm)20192020202120222023WHVR (Whangaehu Valley Road) -40.0-30.0-20.0-10.00.0east (mm)20192020202120222023OHIN (Ohingaiti) -40.0-30.0-20.0-10.00.0east (mm)20192020202120222023MKNO (Makino Road)