Latest earthquakes near Auckland 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 02:51 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 295 km E from Auckland |
| 3 days ago (Apr 12 06:23 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 296 km ENE from Auckland |
| 6 days ago (Apr 9 18:32 Auckland) |
M 3.5 | 247 km E from Auckland |
| 7 days ago (Apr 8 14:11 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 256 km SSE from Auckland |
| 8 days ago (Apr 7 10:56 Auckland) |
M 3.5 | 208 km E from Auckland |
| 8 days ago (Apr 7 10:03 Auckland) |
M 3.5 | 272 km SE from Auckland |
| 9 days ago (Apr 7 00:51 Auckland) |
M 3.5 | 266 km E from Auckland |
| 9 days ago (Apr 6 22:57 Auckland) |
M 4.5 | 210 km SE from Auckland |
| 10 days ago (Apr 6 02:49 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 182 km SE from Auckland |
| 10 days ago (Apr 5 15:55 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 267 km ESE from Auckland |
| 11 days ago (Apr 5 01:50 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 214 km ENE from Auckland |
| 11 days ago (Apr 4 14:25 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 183 km E from Auckland |
| 11 days ago (Apr 4 12:26 Auckland) |
M 3.5 | 219 km ENE from Auckland |
| 11 days ago (Apr 4 12:17 Auckland) |
M 4.1 | 207 km E from Auckland |
| 11 days ago (Apr 4 12:11 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 207 km E from Auckland |
| 11 days ago (Apr 4 11:59 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 210 km ENE from Auckland |
| 11 days ago (Apr 4 11:10 Auckland) |
M 3.8 | 208 km E from Auckland |
| 11 days ago (Apr 4 09:06 Auckland) |
M 3.2 | 178 km SE from Auckland |
| 12 days ago (Apr 3 11:00 Auckland) |
M 3.5 | 218 km ENE from Auckland |
| 12 days ago (Apr 3 07:11 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 206 km SE from Auckland |
| 14 days ago (Apr 2 03:55 Auckland) |
M 3.4 | 274 km E from Auckland |
| 17 days ago (Mar 30 01:56 Auckland) |
M 3.0 | 195 km SE from Auckland |
| 17 days ago (Mar 29 16:17 Auckland) |
M 3.3 | 260 km E from Auckland |
| 19 days ago (Mar 27 18:36 Auckland) |
M 3.1 | 206 km E from Auckland |
| 19 days ago (Mar 27 18:17 Auckland) |
M 3.0 | 228 km S from Auckland |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Auckland
Auckland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Auckland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Auckland roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Auckland in 2020. A total of 62 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 | 339 | 91.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 8.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 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-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 31, 1984 10:36, 246 kilometers (153 mi) south of Auckland. It is the strongest earthquake near Auckland in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Auckland 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2018 15:13 (Auckland) |
M 6.1 | 246 km S from Auckland |
| Nov 24, 2019 05:34 (Auckland) |
M 5.8 | 229 km ESE from Auckland |
| Jan 12, 2022 23:49 (Auckland) |
M 5.7 | 276 km S from Auckland |
| Oct 22, 2021 10:58 (Auckland) |
M 5.6 | 242 km S from Auckland |
| May 5, 2023 23:37 (Auckland) |
M 5.6 | 224 km E from Auckland |
| Aug 29, 2020 03:47 (Auckland) |
M 5.6 | 216 km E from Auckland |
| Nov 22, 2017 20:42 (Auckland) |
M 5.5 | 247 km E from Auckland |
| Mar 18, 2023 04:46 (Auckland) |
M 5.3 | 212 km SE from Auckland |
| Nov 30, 2022 23:48 (Auckland) |
M 5.3 | 240 km SSE from Auckland |
| Sep 24, 2015 06:47 (Auckland) |
M 5.2 | 220 km SE from Auckland |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Auckland
Nearest earthquakes from Auckland
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Auckland. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2016 09:27 (Auckland) |
M 5.0 | 64 km W from Auckland |
| Mar 14, 2023 13:56 (Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 68 km SW from Auckland |
| Oct 2, 2021 19:32 (Auckland) |
M 4.0 | 78 km NNE from Auckland |
| Nov 9, 2022 22:53 (Auckland) |
M 4.4 | 95 km NE from Auckland |
| Dec 29, 2022 06:56 (Auckland) |
M 4.3 | 116 km SE from Auckland |
| Jan 4, 2023 11:21 (Auckland) |
M 4.1 | 116 km SE from Auckland |
| Aug 2, 2020 06:58 (Auckland) |
M 4.7 | 120 km SSE from Auckland |
| Feb 3, 2023 02:02 (Auckland) |
M 4.6 | 122 km SE from Auckland |
| Aug 18, 2021 22:14 (Auckland) |
M 4.3 | 123 km ESE from Auckland |
| Jan 4, 2023 05:39 (Auckland) |
M 5.0 | 123 km SE from Auckland |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Auckland
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Auckland.
When was the last earthquake in Auckland?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Auckland on the night of April 14, 2025 at 02:51 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 295km east of Auckland at a depth of 100km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Auckland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Auckland?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Auckland on the morning of December 31, 1984 at 10:36 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 246km east of Auckland at a depth of 39km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Auckland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Auckland?
In the past 10 years, 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Auckland. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
