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.
Recent North Shore Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near North Shore. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near North Shore 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.
North Shore Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 380 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 38 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 350 | 92.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 7.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 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
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 126 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.
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.
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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near North Shore on the afternoon of May 19, 2026 at 13:18 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 216km south-east of North Shore at a depth of 145km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 380 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Shore. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
