New Zealand ShakeOut

New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation). ShakeOut 2025 happened on Thursday 16 October.

How to ShakeOut

ShakeOut is a self-run drill. You can start it in whatever way works for you. All you need to do is Drop, Cover and Hold for 60 seconds and practice your evacuation if you are in a tsunami evacuation zone.

Share the ShakeOut

We have lots of resources you can use to encourage others to practice their earthquake and tsunami drills. Download posters, factsheets and more.

Regional sign-ups scoreboard

See how many people in your region signed up for this New Zealand ShakeOut 2026.

Find your region's ShakeOut numbers

Two people doing Drop, Cover and Hold outside

ShakeOut around New Zealand

Hear from others around New Zealand why they do ShakeOut, how they get prepared and the advice they have for others.

Read stories about ShakeOut

Our New Zealand ShakeOut sponsors and supporters

New Zealand ShakeOut 2025 was managed by the National Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake. We'd like to thank all of our sponsors and supporters for making ShakeOut happen this year.