Latest quakes in or near Carterton District, Wellington, New Zealand, in the past 48 hours on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - list, stats and map
Updated: Mar 21, 2023 21:56 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 48 hours:
- 1 quake above magnitude 3
- 13 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 12 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (26 quakes):
Date and time![]() | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 GMT (13 quakes) | |||||
Mar 22, 2023 7:39 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 18:39 GMT) | 1.9 35 km | 42 km southwest of Napier City, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 6:55 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 17:55 GMT) | 2.0 11 km | Tasman Sea, 31 km southwest of Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 6:12 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 17:12 GMT) | 1.0 35 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 3:39 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 14:39 GMT) | 2.8 26 km | Tasman Sea, Marlborough, 43 km west of Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 3:24 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 14:24 GMT) | 0.9 40 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 2:16 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 13:16 GMT) | 1.6 36 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 2:04 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 13:04 GMT) | 1.6 24 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 1:50 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 12:50 GMT) | 2.2 23 km | 46 km northeast of Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 1:46 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 12:46 GMT) | 1.8 12 km | Tasman Sea, 31 km south of Whanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 1:46 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 12:46 GMT) | 1.8 12 km | Tasman Sea, 31 km south of Whanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 22, 2023 1:26 am (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 12:26 GMT) | 3.2 12 km | Tasman Sea, 30 km southwest of Wellington, New Zealand I FELT IT | More | ||
Mar 21, 2023 6:48 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 05:48 GMT) | 2.2 31 km | 6.9 km southeast of Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 21, 2023 1:11 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 21, 2023 00:11 GMT) | 2.2 38 km | 14 km southwest of Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | More | ||
Monday, March 20, 2023 GMT (13 quakes) | |||||
Mar 21, 2023 12:20 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 23:20 GMT) | 1.5 23 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 21, 2023 7:10 am (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 18:10 GMT) | 0.7 25 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 21, 2023 6:11 am (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 17:11 GMT) | 2.2 4.4 km | 35 km southeast of Blenheim, Marlborough District, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 21, 2023 1:42 am (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 12:42 GMT) | 1.4 12 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 10:14 pm (GMT +12) (Mar 20, 2023 10:14 GMT) | 2.0 30 km | Tasman Sea, 94 km north of Wellington, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 10:01 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 09:01 GMT) | 2.5 12 km | Tasman Sea, 41 km southwest of Whanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 9:29 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 08:29 GMT) | 2.3 14 km | 91 km south of Napier City, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 9:02 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 08:02 GMT) | 2.2 10.8 km | 70 km north of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 7:10 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 06:10 GMT) | 1.3 11 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 6:48 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 05:48 GMT) | 2.3 5 km | Tasman Sea, 32 km southeast of Blenheim, Marlborough District, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 5:28 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 04:28 GMT) | 2.4 44 km | 54 km east of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 3:32 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 02:32 GMT) | 1.5 19 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Mar 20, 2023 2:10 pm (GMT +13) (Mar 20, 2023 01:10 GMT) | 2.0 20 km | Tasman Sea, 51 km southwest of Wellington, New Zealand | More |
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 6.9 x 109 joules (1.93 megawatt hours, equivalent to 1.66 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Carterton District Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in Carterton District?
The last earthquake in Carterton District occurred 3 hours ago: Minor mag. 1.9 earthquake - 42 km southwest of Napier City, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, on Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023 at 7:39 am (GMT +13).
How many quakes were there in Carterton District in the past 48 hours?
In the past 48 hours, Carterton District, Wellington, New Zealand had 26 quakes up to magnitude 3.2.
What was the strongest quake in Carterton District in the past 48 hours?
The strongest earthquake in Carterton District in the past 48 hours occurred 10 hours ago: Light mag. 3.2 earthquake - Tasman Sea, 30 km southwest of Wellington, New Zealand, on Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023 at 1:26 am (GMT +13).