Aotearoa Earthquake and Volcano Forecast Service

Forecast for 8 January 2015

Quake activity may increase. Magnitude 6+ risk areas are South of Kermadec Islands, Magnitude 5+ risk areas are South of Fiordland, Hokitika, Arthurs Pass, East Cape. Summary. This forecast was a bit of a flop.Unexpected and major conditions turned up suddenly, leaving this Service scrambling to put out a forecast. From the moment the forecast was posted the storm just as suddenly ended. 7 Jan. North of White Island 4.6, Panama 6.6 8 Jan. Kermadecs 4.9