GeoNet reported that earthquake activity and ground deformation at Taupo declined during January-April and returned to background levels in May. The Volcanic Alert Level was lowered to 0 (the lowest level on a six-level scale) on 30 May and the Aviation Color Code remained at Green (the lowest level on a four-color scale). Unrest at the volcano started in early May 2022; during the year there were just over 1,800 earthquakes located beneath the volcano along with ground deformation both on the lake floor and around the lake.
Rapid drop in seismic activity at the volcano since January 2023 (image: GeoNet New Zealand)
The ongoing seismic unrest beneath the volcano, starting exactly one year ago, has paused.
mer., 5 avril 2023, 03:10
![Graph represents each seismic section during the unrest period since May 2022 beneath the center of Lake Taupō ((image: GeoNet New Zealand)]()
Graph represents each seismic section during the unrest period since May 2022 beneath the center of Lake Taupō ((image: GeoNet New Zealand)
The ongoing seismic unrest period has now lasted for about 10 months.
Read allmar., 7 mars 2023, 06:24
![The seismograph detected M 4.4 earthquake beneath Lake Taupō (image: VolcanoDiscovery)]()
The seismograph detected M 4.4 earthquake beneath Lake Taupō (image: VolcanoDiscovery)
On 5 March, M 4.4 earthquake occurred beneath Lake Taupō.
Read allmer., 7 déc. 2022, 15:00
GeoNet reported that a strong M 5.6 earthquake occurred beneath Taupo on 30 November. The event was widely felt and caused a small tsunami in the lake. Lake water inundated the shore at several locations, mostly along the N shore, traveling inland as far as 40 m at Wharewaka Point (along the NE shore).
Read allven., 2 déc. 2022, 07:53
![M 5.6 quake also recorded in our 'Earthquakes app' (image: VolcanoDiscovery)]()
M 5.6 quake also recorded in our 'Earthquakes app' (image: VolcanoDiscovery)
A mighty M 5.6 earthquake occurred beneath Lake Taupō on 30 November.
Read allmer., 16 nov. 2022, 09:47
![Ground deformation observed at Horomatangi Reef in central Lake Taupō since 2020 (image: GeoNet New Zealand)]()
Ground deformation observed at Horomatangi Reef in central Lake Taupō since 2020 (image: GeoNet New Zealand)
The seismic swarm at the volcano continues.
Read allmar., 11 oct. 2022, 06:26
![Ground deformation observed at Horomatangi Reef in central Lake Taupō since 2020 (image: GeoNet New Zealand)]()
Ground deformation observed at Horomatangi Reef in central Lake Taupō since 2020 (image: GeoNet New Zealand)
The period of the earthquake swarm at the volcano continues.
Read allmer., 28 sept. 2022, 14:00
On 28 September GeoNet reported that seismic unrest and deformation at Taupo continued during the previous week. About 750 earthquakes have been located at depths of 4-13 km beneath the lake since unrest began in May. During the past week the locations were concentrated beneath the E part of the lake and occurred at a slightly lower rate than the week before.
Read allmer., 28 sept. 2022, 03:28
![Distribution of small earthquakes has formed two main clusters beneath the lake at Taupo volcano since January 2022 (image: GeoNet New Zealand)]()
Distribution of small earthquakes has formed two main clusters beneath the lake at Taupo volcano since January 2022 (image: GeoNet New Zealand)
The seismic activity at the volcano continues at a reduced rate.
Read allmer., 21 sept. 2022, 14:00
On 20 September GeoNet raised the Volcanic Alert Level for Taupo to 1 (the second lowest level on a six-level scale) reflecting “minor volcanic unrest” characterized by ongoing seismicity and inflation. Seismicity beneath Lake Taupo began increasing in May. Earthquakes occurred at a rate of about 30 per week but increased to about 40 per week in early September.
Read alljeu., 15 sept. 2022, 10:00
On 20 September GeoNet raised the Volcanic Alert Level for Taupo to 1 (the second lowest level on a six-level scale) reflecting “minor volcanic unrest” characterized by ongoing seismicity and inflation. Seismicity beneath Lake Taupo began increasing in May. Earthquakes occurred at a rate of about 30 per week but increased to about 40 per week in early September.
Read allmer., 14 sept. 2022, 03:58
![Two main earthquake clusters dominate beneath the Taupō lake now (image: GeoNet New Zealand)]()
Two main earthquake clusters dominate beneath the Taupō lake now (image: GeoNet New Zealand)
The elevated seismic activity continues.
Read allmer., 24 août 2022, 06:45
![Two earthquake clusters dominate beneath the Taupō lake now (image: GeoNet New Zealand)]()
Two earthquake clusters dominate beneath the Taupō lake now (image: GeoNet New Zealand)
The intense seismic activity beneath Lake Taupō (Taupō-nui-a-Tia) continues.
Read allmer., 1 juin 2022, 03:34
![The distribution of quakes at Taupo lake area today (image: GeoNet)]()
The distribution of quakes at Taupo lake area today (image: GeoNet)
The seismic swarm at the Taupo lake area continues.
Read allsam., 21 mai 2022, 03:52
![Distribution of the earthquake swarm beneath the Taupo lake since 28 April (image: GeoNet)]()
Distribution of the earthquake swarm beneath the Taupo lake since 28 April (image: GeoNet)
A swarm of small earthquakes has occurred beneath Taupo lake since 28 April.
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