Three major earthquakes struck the New Zealand region today, all three generated tsunami waves.
Archive for the ‘Earthquakes – Observations’ Category
Major Earthquakes, New Zealand Region
Saturday, March 6th, 2021Earthquakes Near Wellington
Thursday, October 8th, 2020A burst of earthquake activity occurred near Wellington this evening.
Moderate Quake, Nelson
Friday, September 4th, 2020A moderately strong earthquake struck the Nelson region last night.
Major Quake, Kermadecs
Monday, September 10th, 2018A major undersea earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands this afternoon.
Great Quake, Fiji Region
Sunday, August 19th, 2018A great quake of 8th magnitude struck the Fiji region just after midday today.
Strong Quake, Kermadecs
Saturday, December 9th, 2017A strong undersea earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands yesterday afternoon, New Zealand time.
Major Quake, Loyalty Islands
Monday, November 20th, 2017A major earthquake struck the Loyalty Islands just before midday today.
Strong Earthquake Near Tonga and Fiji
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017A strong earthquake struck near Fiji and Tonga late this afternoon, New Zealand time.
Major Earthquake, Central Mexico
Thursday, September 21st, 2017A major earthquake struck central Mexico early this morning, New Zealand time, causing widespread damage and deaths in several Mexican provinces.
Strong Quake, Southern Ocean
Wednesday, September 20th, 2017A strong earthquake struck south of New Zealand this afternoon.
Great Quake, Mexico
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017A magnitude eight earthquake, often called a “great” quake, struck off the southern coast of Mexico last Friday afternoon.
Strong Quake, The Snares
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017A strong earthquake struck near The Snares islands at 7 o’clock this evening, New Zealand time.
Kermadec Earthquakes
Thursday, June 29th, 2017Two magnitude six earthquakes struck the Kermadec Islands today.
Kermadec Earthquakes
Sunday, September 25th, 2016A burst of earthquake activity struck the southern Kermadec Islands this afternoon.
Earthquake, Stephens Island
Saturday, September 10th, 2016A moderately strong, deep earthquake struck near Stephens Island this morning.