Earthquakes in New Zealand — June 2025
7 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand during June 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 78 km.
The month's largest event in New Zealand was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Riverton, New Zealand on 18 June 2025 at 14:51 UTC. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 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 11 recorded the previous month.
71% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 29% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 6 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 03 June, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near Riverton, New Zealand on 18 June at 10 km; M4.6 near Te Anau, New Zealand on 03 June at 34 km; M4.5 near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 05 June at 27 km.
That is 23% below the 9 events New Zealand averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in New Zealand, June 2025
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Riverton, New Zealand | 10.0 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Te Anau, New Zealand | 34.0 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand | 27.4 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 53.0 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Riverton, New Zealand | 10.0 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Ngongotaha, New Zealand | 196.1 | New Zealand | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Turangi, New Zealand | 214.1 | New Zealand | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit New Zealand in June 2025?
7 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand during June 2025, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in New Zealand in June 2025?
A magnitude 5.1 event near Riverton, New Zealand on 18 June 2025.
Other months in New Zealand
Magnitudes for June 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.