5
Recorded earthquakes
region
2026
Christchurch earthquakes in 2026
Earthquake archive for Christchurch in 2026: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
9.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
02 Sep 2026
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 2026, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Christchurch. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.3, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 6.1 to 10.0 km, averaging 9.2 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 27, 2026 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
10.0 km
Christchurch, New Zealand
02 Sep 2026 06:13:33 UTC
5.2
10.0 km
Christchurch, New Zealand
02 Sep 2026 06:57:12 UTC
4.6
10.0 km
Christchurch, New Zealand
12 Jul 2026 16:31:07 UTC
4.6
10.0 km
Christchurch, New Zealand
27 May 2026 20:46:55 UTC
4.5
6.1 km
Christchurch, New Zealand
08 Jun 2026 13:19:05 UTC