If you have ever filled out a felt report from our website or app you are probably familiar with our current shaking images, below.

As well as refreshing the images, we have made them more clearly illustrate the different levels of shaking intensities to make it easier when you complete a felt report. Here is a sneak peek (don't worry we kept the cat):

Your opinion is important to us

We have created a short survey to get your feedback on our new illustrations:

Please complete the survey here

Thanks for your help, we look forward to properly introducing our new felt images soon.

Earthquakes can occur anywhere in New Zealand at any time. In the event of a large earthquake: Drop, Cover and Hold.

Remember Long or Strong, Get Gone : If you are near the coast, or a lake, and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up OR a weak rolling earthquake that lasts a minute or more move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can, out of tsunami evacuation zones.

Know what to do?

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has a great website with information on what to do before, during and after an earthquake.

Prepare your home. Protect your whānau.

There’s a lot we can do to make our homes safer and stronger for natural hazards. EQC Toka Tū Ake's website has key steps to get you started.

Media Contact: 021 574 541 or media@gns.cri.nz