A magnitude eight earthquake, often called a “great” quake, struck off the southern coast of Mexico last Friday afternoon.
Great Quake, Mexico
September 12th, 2017Strong Quake, The Snares
July 11th, 2017A strong earthquake struck near The Snares islands at 7 o’clock this evening, New Zealand time.
Kermadec Earthquakes
June 29th, 2017Two magnitude six earthquakes struck the Kermadec Islands today.
Kaikoura Earthquake 2016
November 27th, 2016The 2016 Kaikoura earthquake was one of the four largest earthquakes to strike mainland New Zealand in 160 years.
Spring into Tawa 2016
October 16th, 2016
Spring into Tawa
The weather didn’t co-operate, but the annual Spring into Tawa market day went ahead anyway.
Maori Artwork and Taonga Roadshow
October 15th, 2016Two creators of Maori taonga and artworks are holding a roadshow in Wellington this coming week.
Kermadec Earthquakes
September 25th, 2016A burst of earthquake activity struck the southern Kermadec Islands this afternoon.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
September 11th, 2016The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management found itself between a rock and a hard place when a major earthquake struck off East Cape early on the morning of Friday 2nd September. Was a tsunami generated? Should people living in low-lying areas on the coast evacuate or should they stay put?
Earthquake, Stephens Island
September 10th, 2016A moderately strong, deep earthquake struck near Stephens Island this morning.
Tsunami Hazards and Evacuation Zones
September 9th, 2016With the recent East Cape earthquake still present in memory, it is an appropriate time for people in coastal areas and identified tsunami evacuation zones to review their plans. This short video may help.
Strong Quake, Southern Ocean
September 9th, 2016A strong, undersea earthquake struck the Southern Ocean this morning.
East Cape Earthquake: Aftershock Scenarios
September 6th, 2016GeoNet has issued an update of its aftershock forecast that was published on its website on Friday, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake off the coast near Te Araroa.
Major Quake, East Cape
September 2nd, 2016A major undersea earthquake struck off East Cape early this morning.
East Cape Earthquakes
September 1st, 2016A moderately strong undersea earthquake struck near East Cape this morning.
Major Quake, Northern Marianas
July 30th, 2016A powerful earthquake struck deep below the Pacific Ocean in the northern part of the Mariana Islands this morning.