Latest earthquakes near Manukau City, Auckland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manukau City, Auckland, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manukau City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manukau City (also known as Manukau), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Manukau City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manukau City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manukau City 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.
Manukau City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manukau City, Auckland 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 Manukau City roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manukau City in 2020. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manukau City 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 Manukau City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Manukau City 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 Manukau City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manukau City occurred on Oct 30, 2018 15:13 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south of Manukau City, at a depth of 226 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manukau City 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 Manukau City 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 Manukau City, 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 Manukau City.
Nearest earthquakes from Manukau City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manukau City, 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 Manukau City.
When was the last earthquake in Manukau City, Auckland?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Manukau City 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 Manukau City, Auckland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manukau City, Auckland?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Manukau City 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 Manukau City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manukau City, Auckland?
In the past 10 years, 416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manukau City. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
