The least prone areas in New Zealand are in the far north and west of the North Island, and in the south east corner of the South Island. read more
The least prone areas in New Zealand are in the far north and west of the North Island, and in the south east corner of the South Island. Auckland is in that zone, then again it is sitting on a number of dormant volcanos that could erupt at any time. The most earthquake prone location is Otira, near Arthurs Pass. read more
Earthquakes occur frequently in New Zealand as the country is situated in the collision zone between the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, part of the Pacific Basin Ring of Fire, where many earthquakes and volcanoes occur. read more
The southern part of Alpine Fault are more prone to earthquakes it further extends along the Hope Fault into Marlborough. The area of Auckland and Dunedin are the lowest risk prone areas. read more