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ShakeOut 2025 is happening at 9:30am on 16 October, and applications are open!

ShakeOut is self-run earthquake and tsunami drill held across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake.

During an earthquake, Drop, Cover and Hold. You can also practice a tsunami hīkoi (evacuation walk) if you're in a coastal area.

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How to ShakeOut

New Zealand ShakeOut is a self-run earthquake drill.

DROP down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to.

COVER your head and neck (or your entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you).

HOLD on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it.

While you are doing the drill, imagine that it is real and what might be happening around you. Think about what you might need to do before a real earthquake happens to help protect yourself.

Find out more

If you're not sure whether you're in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone - you can find out on the Tsunami evacuation zones page(external link) on the Get Ready website.

Sign up for ShakeOut 2025!

ShakeOut 2025 is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation), and it's happening on Thursday 16 October at 9:30am.

A person doing Drop Cover and Hold under a table

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.

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