Earthquake Statistics for Marlborough

This page provides an overview of the earthquake statistics for the Marlborough region, including the total counts over various time periods and magnitude distributions.

Total Earthquakes

Period Total
Last 24h 1
Last Week 21
Last Month 98
Last Year 920
Total 920

Magnitude Distribution

Magnitude Count Percentage
<1 0 0%
1 417 45.3%
2 418 45.4%
3 77 8.4%
4 8 0.9%
5 0 0%
6 0 0%
7 0 0%

Biggest Earthquakes

Magnitude Date Location City
4.9 Mar 20, 2025 19:24 COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND Seddon
4.9 Aug 30, 2025 11:31 32 km NW of Waikawa, New Zealand Wairangi
4.5 Mar 06, 2025 13:20 40 km north-east of French Pass Cape Jackson
4.4 Sep 23, 2025 23:23 30 km north of French Pass Greville Harbour
4.2 Mar 14, 2025 21:47 70 km north-east of French Pass Patuki
4.2 Mar 28, 2025 18:12 35 km south of St Arnaud Molesworth
4.2 Apr 06, 2025 21:49 30 km south of Nelson Birch Hill
4.0 Sep 17, 2025 09:56 COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND Patuki
3.9 Apr 10, 2025 09:22 20 km north-east of Seddon Blind River
3.9 Jun 05, 2025 02:28 Within 5 km of Seddon Seddon
3.9 May 09, 2025 09:04 20 km east of Seddon Blind River
3.9 Jun 24, 2025 12:19 COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND Cape Jackson
3.9 Aug 06, 2025 18:34 35 km south of Seddon Wharanui
3.8 Jul 02, 2025 04:41 15 km south-east of Seddon Hauwai
3.8 Jun 01, 2025 04:51 SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Te Rou
3.8 Mar 23, 2025 10:09 30 km south of St Arnaud Saint Arnaud
3.8 Sep 05, 2025 22:44 15 km east of Picton Whangakoko
3.8 Jun 06, 2025 22:25 5 km east of Seddon Blind River
3.7 Mar 03, 2025 22:38 80 km north of French Pass Patuki
3.7 Sep 21, 2025 05:19 20 km east of French Pass Whakatahuri