Latest earthquakes near North Shore, Auckland today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Shore? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Shore, it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near North Shore.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 16, 2025 07:53
(Auckland)
M 3.6 217 km SE
from North Shore
Feb 12, 2025 02:38
(Auckland)
M 3.1 162 km SE
from North Shore
Feb 12, 2025 01:28
(Auckland)
M 3.2 235 km E
from North Shore
Feb 11, 2025 03:55
(Auckland)
M 3.2 291 km S
from North Shore
Feb 9, 2025 00:30
(Auckland)
M 3.2 173 km ESE
from North Shore
Feb 7, 2025 05:07
(Auckland)
M 3.0 249 km ESE
from North Shore
Feb 7, 2025 03:08
(Auckland)
M 3.2 210 km SSE
from North Shore
Feb 5, 2025 21:47
(Auckland)
M 3.1 62 km E
from North Shore
Feb 5, 2025 12:47
(Auckland)
M 3.1 222 km E
from North Shore
Feb 4, 2025 17:25
(Auckland)
M 3.4 211 km E
from North Shore
Feb 3, 2025 11:02
(Auckland)
M 3.0 202 km SE
from North Shore
Feb 3, 2025 03:38
(Auckland)
M 3.1 290 km S
from North Shore
Feb 2, 2025 13:00
(Auckland)
M 3.4 226 km E
from North Shore
Feb 1, 2025 07:56
(Auckland)
M 3.6 299 km ENE
from North Shore
Jan 31, 2025 07:31
(Auckland)
M 3.1 213 km SE
from North Shore
Jan 30, 2025 22:51
(Auckland)
M 2.6 234 km SSE
from North Shore
Jan 30, 2025 20:53
(Auckland)
M 3.2 238 km SSE
from North Shore
Jan 29, 2025 18:43
(Auckland)
M 3.0 274 km SE
from North Shore
Jan 29, 2025 03:58
(Auckland)
M 3.3 189 km SE
from North Shore
Jan 27, 2025 13:12
(Auckland)
M 3.2 251 km S
from North Shore
Jan 27, 2025 08:05
(Auckland)
M 3.1 206 km SSE
from North Shore
Jan 26, 2025 08:02
(Auckland)
M 3.0 194 km E
from North Shore
Jan 25, 2025 20:48
(Auckland)
M 3.0 271 km ESE
from North Shore
Jan 25, 2025 11:31
(Auckland)
M 3.0 168 km ESE
from North Shore
Jan 24, 2025 18:18
(Auckland)
M 3.1 147 km NE
from North Shore

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North Shore Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
37 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Feb 16, 2025 07:53

Average

A total of 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Shore, 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 North Shore roughly every 9 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Shore in 2020. A total of 61 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Shore that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of North Shore with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Shore in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near North Shore 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near North Shore (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 337 90.84%
Mag. 5 33 8.89%
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 North Shore

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Oct 30, 2018 15:13.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Dec 31, 1984 10:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Shore occurred on Oct 30, 2018 15:13 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south of North Shore, at a depth of 226 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Shore in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 31, 1984 10:36, 247 kilometers (153 mi) south of North Shore. It is the strongest earthquake near North Shore 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 North Shore, 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 North Shore.

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List of strongest earthquakes near North Shore.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 30, 2018 15:13
(Auckland)
M 6.1 252 km S
from North Shore
Nov 24, 2019 05:34
(Auckland)
M 5.8 231 km ESE
from North Shore
Jan 12, 2022 23:49
(Auckland)
M 5.7 282 km S
from North Shore
Oct 22, 2021 10:58
(Auckland)
M 5.6 248 km S
from North Shore
May 5, 2023 23:37
(Auckland)
M 5.6 227 km ESE
from North Shore
Aug 29, 2020 03:47
(Auckland)
M 5.6 217 km E
from North Shore
Nov 22, 2017 20:42
(Auckland)
M 5.5 247 km E
from North Shore
Mar 18, 2023 04:46
(Auckland)
M 5.3 216 km SE
from North Shore
Nov 30, 2022 23:48
(Auckland)
M 5.3 246 km SSE
from North Shore
Feb 23, 2015 23:25
(Auckland)
M 5.2 227 km E
from North Shore

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Nearest earthquakes from North Shore

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to North Shore, Auckland. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from North Shore.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 30, 2016 09:27
(Auckland)
M 5.0 64 km W
from North Shore
Mar 14, 2023 13:56
(Auckland)
M 4.0 72 km SSW
from North Shore
Oct 2, 2021 19:32
(Auckland)
M 4.0 74 km NE
from North Shore
Nov 9, 2022 22:53
(Auckland)
M 4.4 93 km ENE
from North Shore
Jan 4, 2023 11:21
(Auckland)
M 4.1 121 km SE
from North Shore
Dec 29, 2022 06:56
(Auckland)
M 4.3 121 km SE
from North Shore
Aug 2, 2020 06:58
(Auckland)
M 4.7 125 km SSE
from North Shore
Feb 3, 2023 02:02
(Auckland)
M 4.6 126 km SE
from North Shore
Aug 18, 2021 22:14
(Auckland)
M 4.3 126 km ESE
from North Shore
Jan 4, 2023 05:39
(Auckland)
M 5.0 128 km SE
from North Shore

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from North Shore

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Shore.

When was the last earthquake in North Shore, Auckland?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near North Shore on the morning of February 16, 2025 at 07:53 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south-east of North Shore at a depth of 125km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Shore, Auckland in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near North Shore, Auckland?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near North Shore on the morning of December 31, 1984 at 10:36 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east of North Shore at a depth of 39km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Shore since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near North Shore, Auckland?

In the past 10 years, 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Shore. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.