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.
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.
Jul 25, 2026 04:51AM
On Saturday Night a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck near Taupo in New Zealand.
Auckland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 397 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 39 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 | 367 | 92.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 7.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
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 evening of September 29, 2026 at 20:04 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 174km south-east of Auckland at a depth of 191km under land. 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, 397 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Auckland. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
