Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Whanganui
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0, 87 km (54 mi) SE of Whanganui, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year10
- Last 5 years41
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Whanganui
23 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Whanganui in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2024, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Whanganui
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 49 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Whanganui, answered
Was there an earthquake in Whanganui today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Whanganui in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Whanganui?
Over the last five years there were 41 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Whanganui, an average of 8.2 a year. 10 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Whanganui in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Feb 15, 2023, 06:38 UTC, 82 km (51 mi) SSW of Whanganui, 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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