| Intensity | Quakes | Felt Reports | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key | Count | Key | Count | |
| Extreme | 0 | 0 | ||
| Severe | 0 | 0 | ||
| Strong | 0 | 0 | ||
| Moderate | 0 | 0 | ||
| Light | 0 | 1 | ||
| Weak | 0 | 3 | ||
| Total | 0 | 4 | ||
The map and table above show earthquakes and reported shaking in New Zealand in the last hour. You can find our strong motion data here.
| Volcano | Alert Level | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Whakaari/White Island | 3 | Minor volcanic eruption. |
| Ruapehu | 1 | Minor volcanic unrest. |
Minor volcanic activity continues at Whakaari/White Island characterised by weakly loaded ash and gas plumes that are dispersed downwind. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Minor eruptive activity continues at Whakaari/White Island, with higher plume visible from the Bay of Plenty coast. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Low-level eruptive phase at Whakaari/White Island continues. Volcanic Alert Level Remains at Level 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Minor ash emission confirmed following short-lived eruptions. Volcanic Alert Level Remains at Level 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Two short-lived eruptions observed yesterday at Whakaari/White Island. Volcanic Alert Level Remains at level 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Possible Whakaari/White Island eruption. Volcanic Alert Level has been increased to level 3 and Aviation Colour Code increased to Orange
Upgraded landslide map gives kiwis better info for safer land use
Te Wai ā-moe (Ruapehu Crater Lake) is now cooling. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1.
New webcams improve image quality
A new lens on our volcanoes
