Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Nelson
In the last 30 days there were 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Nelson, Nelson Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. None was recorded in that period.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days0
- Last year4
- Last 5 years30
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Nelson
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nelson in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Nelson
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Nothing at this magnitude was recorded here in this period. Quiet stretches are normal for most places.
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Nelson, answered
Was there an earthquake in Nelson today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Nelson in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Nelson?
Over the last five years there were 30 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nelson, an average of 6.0 a year. 4 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 33% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Nelson in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Sep 22, 2022, 09:07 UTC, 92 km (57 mi) NE of Nelson, at a depth of 70 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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