Magnitude 4.9 earthquake shakes Wellington region

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 9:58pm

In this story GeoNet

A moderate 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck 25km north-west of Wellington at 9.09pm on Thursday. The tremor was felt by thousands of people, with reports extending as far north as Auckland. GeoNet recorded the quake at a depth of between 22km and 24km.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 6 Nov 2025, 9:21pm

   Wellington rattled by magnitude 4.9 earthquake felt by thousands (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 6 Nov 2025, 9:25pm

   Magnitude 4.9 earthquake centred north-west of Wellington rattles the capital and beyond (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 6 Nov 2025, 9:31pm

   'Decent jolt': 4.9 magnitude quake strikes near Wellington (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 9:58pm

   Earthquake in Cook Strait shakes Wellington (opens in new tab)