Earthquakes in New Zealand — November 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand during November 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 62 km.
The month's largest event in New Zealand was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Flaxmere, New Zealand on 02 November 2026 at 23:35 UTC. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake radiates roughly 21 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the New Zealand monthly average of 9 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 8 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 89% below the 9 events New Zealand averages per month across the 24 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in New Zealand, November 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Flaxmere, New Zealand | 62.3 | New Zealand | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit New Zealand in November 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand during November 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in New Zealand in November 2026?
A magnitude 4.1 event near Flaxmere, New Zealand on 02 November 2026.
Other months in New Zealand
Magnitudes for November 2026 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.