Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Upper Hutt
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Upper Hutt, Wellington Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 88 km (55 mi) NE of Upper Hutt, on 2026-10-12.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year17
- Last 5 years56
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Upper Hutt
28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Upper Hutt in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Upper Hutt
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 32 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Upper Hutt, answered
Was there an earthquake in Upper Hutt today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Upper Hutt in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Upper Hutt?
Over the last five years there were 56 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Upper Hutt, an average of 11 a year. 17 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 52% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Upper Hutt in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Feb 15, 2023, 06:38 UTC, 78 km (49 mi) NW of Upper Hutt, 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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