New Zealand ShakeOut

Whakahaumaru Aotearoa

New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi.

What is New Zealand ShakeOut and tsunami hīkoi?

ShakeOut takes place across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake. Drop, Cover and Hold. You can also practise a tsunami hīkoi (evacuation) if you're in a coastal area.

Primary school students doing Drop, Cover and Hold
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How to ShakeOut

Our national drill for 2021 is over, but you can still practice an earthquake and tsunami drill at any time. Just Drop, Cover and Hold for up to one minute, and if you’re in a coastal area practise your tsunami hīkoi.
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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.
Whakahaumaru Aotearoa

New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi. Wherever you are during New Zealand ShakeOut, you can take part in the drill. Just Drop, Cover and Hold for up to one minute, and if you're in a coastal area, practise your tsunami hīkoi.

ShakeOut Spotlights

See some of the awesome registrants who signed up for our national drill and tsunami hīkoi.

See who's signed up for ShakeOut
New Zealand ShakeOut spotlight. National earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi
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Use this New Zealand ShakeOut audio announcement to start your earthquake drill. Play it through a speaker or PA so everyone knows the correct action to take.

NZ ShakeOut Drill Announcement recording (.mp3 1.9mb)
shakeout-drill-day-audio-en-jul19.mp3 mp3 1.9 MB
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EQC Earthquake Commission (eqc.govt.nz)

New Zealand ShakeOut is proudly co-sponsored by the Earthquake Commission (EQC).