Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Masterton
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Masterton, Wellington Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 80 km (50 mi) ENE of Masterton, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days3
- Last year20
- Last 5 years46
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Masterton
27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Masterton in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Masterton
| 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 | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 49 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Masterton, answered
Was there an earthquake in Masterton today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Masterton in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Masterton?
Over the last five years there were 46 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Masterton, an average of 9.2 a year. 20 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 117% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Masterton in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Jan 28, 2025, 10:26 UTC, 34 km (21 mi) NE of Masterton, at a depth of 46 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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