Latest earthquakes near Auckland, New Zealand today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Auckland, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Auckland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Auckland, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Auckland Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Auckland. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Auckland and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 08:00PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 143km from Tauranga (New Zealand) on Tuesday Evening.
May 3, 2026 09:19AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 188km from Tauranga (New Zealand) on Sunday Morning.
Auckland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Auckland, New Zealand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Auckland roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Auckland in 2020. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Auckland that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Auckland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Auckland during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 384 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 7.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Auckland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Auckland occurred on Oct 30, 2018 15:13 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south of Auckland, at a depth of 226 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Auckland in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1931 13:27, 291 kilometers (181 mi) south of Manukau City. It is the strongest earthquake near Auckland in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Auckland, New Zealand in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Auckland.
Earthquakes by city in Auckland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Auckland, New Zealand.
Use this regional Auckland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Papatoetoe, Remuera, Otara, Papakura, Pukekohe East, Mangere, New Lynn, Avondale, Manurewa and Otahuhu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Auckland.
When was the last earthquake in Auckland, New Zealand?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Auckland on the afternoon of May 19, 2026 at 13:18 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 197km east of Manukau City at a depth of 145km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Auckland, New Zealand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Auckland, New Zealand?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Auckland on the afternoon of February 13, 1931 at 13:27 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-southeast of Manukau City at a depth of 45km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Auckland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Auckland, New Zealand?
In the past 10 years, 416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Auckland. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
