Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Karori
In the last 30 days there were 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Karori, Wellington 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 year18
- Last 5 years57
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Karori
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Karori in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Karori
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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 Karori, answered
Was there an earthquake in Karori today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Karori in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Karori?
Over the last five years there were 57 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Karori, an average of 11 a year. 18 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 58% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Karori in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Feb 15, 2023, 06:38 UTC, 83 km (52 mi) NNW of Karori, 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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