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4.6 Quake Felt Across Lower North Island
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 9:09 am | GeoNet
A night time shake has been felt across the lower North Island and top of the South Island thanks to a M4.6 earthquake occurring off the coast of Paraparaumu. More >>
M7.3 Earthquake East Of The North Island - Tsunami Threat Cancelled
Friday, 5 March 2021, 8:37 am | GeoNet
NEMA [National Emergency Management Agency] and GNS Science have assessed that there is no longer a threat of tsunami activity following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake east of the North Island. People who have evacuated may now return to their homes. More >>
Strong Earthquake In Wellington
Monday, 25 May 2020, 7:59 am | GeoNet
Mon May 25 2020 7:53 AM Magnitude: 5.9 Depth: 34 km 30 km north-west of Levin More >>
Lake Taupo earthquake swarm
Thursday, 18 July 2019, 12:05 pm | GeoNet
Earthquake activity near Lake Taupo usually gets people’s attention. Here’s some information about the latest swarm. Let’s be clear though, New Zealand’s favourite volcano is not about to erupt! More >>
Whakaari/White Island Volcanic Alert Level raised to Level 2
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 9:10 am | GeoNet
Our heightened monitoring of Whakaari as part of the response to recent earthquake swarms has shown an increase in sulphur dioxide gas flux to historically high levels. More >>
White Island: Alert level remains at 3
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 12:17 pm | GeoNet
Monitoring data available from the island confirms there has been no escalation in the level of activity and the emission of ash is currently very minor. More >>
5.2 Quake East of Seddon
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 10:48 am | GeoNet
NZST Thu, Apr 23 2015, 10:42:42 am Depth 99 km Magnitude 5.2 Location 60 km east of Seddon More >>
Quake in Northern Wairarapa
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 7:51 am | GeoNet
• Public Id: 2014p475199 • NZST: Thursday, June 26 2014 at 7:46:26 am • Maximum intensity ?: strong • Depth: 32 km • Magnitude: 5.6 • Location: 10 km east of Eketahuna More >>
4.5 Quake Off Kapiti Coast
Sunday, 4 May 2014, 3:23 pm | GeoNet
Public Id: 2014p332793 NZST: Sunday, May 4 2014 at 3:12:47 pm Maximum intensity ?: light Depth: 72 km Magnitude: 4.5 Location: 15 km west of Paraparaumu More >>
White Island Eruption - Volcanic Alert 2, Aviation Code Red
Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 11:40 am | GeoNet
20 August 2013, 11:10am - White Island erupted; Volcanic Alert raised to Level 2, Aviation Colour Code raised from Green to Red. More >>
Magnitude 6.2, Friday, August 16 2013 at 2:31:05 pm
Friday, 16 August 2013, 2:46 pm | GeoNet
New Zealand Earthquake Report Magnitude 6.2, Friday, August 16 2013 at 2:31:05 pm (NZST) reviewed More >>
Geonet Earthquake Report Severe M5.7 30km East Of Seddon
Friday, 19 July 2013, 9:20 am | GeoNet
Quake Details Information about this earthquake and historical location data . Public ID 2013p537512 Universal Time July 18 2013 at 21:06:39 NZ Standard Time Friday, July 19 2013 at 9:06:39 am Latitude, Longitude -41.55, 174.41 Intensity ? severe Focal ... More >>
M7 slow release earthquake under Wellington
Monday, 27 May 2013, 4:04 pm | GeoNet
To the west of Wellington, the equivalent of a magnitude 7 earthquake is happening right now, 40 km below ground. This would be Wellington’s largest earthquake in 150 years, yet nothing is felt at the surface. Even our sensitive earthquake recording ... More >>
White Island Resumes Pattern of Minor Activity
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 3:39 pm | GeoNet
GNS Science says that a pattern of repeating minor activity has become established at White Island over the last month. The Volcano Alert Level and Aviation Colour Code remain unchanged at 1 and Yellow, respectively. More >>
White Island Volcano - Alert lowered to Level 1
Monday, 4 March 2013, 4:37 pm | GeoNet
4 March 2013, 4:00pm - Update; Volcanic Alert lowered to Level 1, Aviation Colour Code changed to Yellow. More >>
White Island: Small tuff cone forming; Alert remains at 1
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 12:10 pm | GeoNet
The ‘hot lake’ has now dried out and a small tuff cone has started to form on the former floor of the lake. The active vent continues to produce vigorous bursts of mud, rock, steam and gas from 50-100 m high. Ash is not being carried into the ... More >>
White Island unrest increases, Aviation Colour Code changed
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 5:08 pm | GeoNet
Over the last 20-30 hours the style of seismic activity at White Island has changed. The level of volcanic tremor has started to decrease, but hybrid volcanic earthquakes have appeared. Hybrid earthquakes are typically associated with the movement of molten ... More >>
White Island Lava Dome Episode Over - Alert to level 1
Monday, 7 January 2013, 3:00 pm | GeoNet
GNS Science Volcanologists today lowered the Volcanic Alert Level for White Island to level 1 and the Aviation Colour Code to Yellow. This reflects the end of the current period of eruption which involved the growth of a small lava dome in the crater. More >>
