Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Levin
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 53 km (33 mi) E of Levin, on 2026-10-12.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year22
- Last 5 years58
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Levin
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Levin in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Levin
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 49 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Levin, answered
Was there an earthquake in Levin today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Levin in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Levin?
Over the last five years there were 58 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Levin, an average of 12 a year. 22 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 90% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Levin in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Feb 15, 2023, 06:38 UTC, 63 km (39 mi) W of Levin, at a depth of 78 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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