Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Palmerston North
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 80 km (50 mi) ESE of Palmerston North, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year19
- Last 5 years46
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Palmerston North
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palmerston North in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Palmerston North
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 38 km NE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 49 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Palmerston North, answered
Was there an earthquake in Palmerston North today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Palmerston North in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Palmerston North?
Over the last five years there were 46 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palmerston North, an average of 9.2 a year. 19 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 107% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Palmerston North in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Feb 15, 2023, 06:38 UTC, 94 km (58 mi) WSW of Palmerston North, 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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