Earthquakes in New Zealand — April 2025
10 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand during April 2025, an average of 0.3 per day.
10 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 113 km.
The month's largest event in New Zealand was a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near Bluff, New Zealand on 29 April 2025 at 13:16 UTC. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30,089 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the New Zealand monthly average of 9 events over the period we cover, and down from the 16 recorded the previous month.
30% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 70% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 9 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 6 range.
Activity peaked on 29 April, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M6.2 near Bluff, New Zealand on 29 April at 10 km; M4.5 near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 19 April at 200 km; M4.5 near Ohinemutu, New Zealand on 06 April at 144 km.
That is close to the 9 events New Zealand averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in New Zealand, April 2025
10 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | Bluff, New Zealand | 10.0 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand | 200.4 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Ohinemutu, New Zealand | 143.7 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Hicks Bay, New Zealand | 70.4 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Pauanui, New Zealand | 255.2 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Bay View, New Zealand | 40.3 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Patea, New Zealand | 93.0 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Riverton, New Zealand | 10.0 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Otorohanga, New Zealand | 238.7 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Wairau Valley, New Zealand | 72.8 | New Zealand | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit New Zealand in April 2025?
10 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand during April 2025, of which 10 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in New Zealand in April 2025?
A magnitude 6.2 event near Bluff, New Zealand on 29 April 2025.
Other months in New Zealand
Magnitudes for April 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.