New Zealand Earthquake. NEW ZEALAND earthquakes are a relatively common occurrence, with generally low-magnitude cases erupting in and around the country regularly. Aftershocks are not included, unless they were of great significance or contributed to a death toll.
This is a list of large earthquakes that have occurred in New Zealand. NEW ZEALAND earthquakes are a relatively common occurrence, with generally low-magnitude cases erupting in and around the country regularly. Aftershocks are not included, unless they were of great significance or contributed to a death toll.
NEW ZEALAND earthquakes are a relatively common occurrence, with generally low-magnitude cases erupting in and around the country regularly.
The tremor struck in a seismically active area of a basin in the Pacific Ocean known as the Ring of Fire, where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
At least two people have been confirmed dead in. Tweets whenever GeoNet reports a decent sized quake (a few times per week). New Zealand is famous for its jaw-dropping mountains that still continue to rise today thanks to the deformation of the Australian and Pacificplates.