Latest earthquakes near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tauranga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tauranga, it will show up within minutes.
Tauranga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 863 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 86 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tauranga roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tauranga in 2016. A total of 235 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tauranga that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tauranga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tauranga 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 | 774 | 89.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 85 | 9.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tauranga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tauranga occurred on Mar 5, 2021 02:27 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) east of Tauranga, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tauranga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Mar 26, 1947 08:32, 234 kilometers (145 mi) east of Tauranga. It is the strongest earthquake near Tauranga 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 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 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 Tauranga.
Nearest earthquakes from Tauranga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. 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 Tauranga.
When was the last earthquake in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tauranga on the morning of December 15, 2025 at 08:42 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-east of Tauranga at a depth of 12km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tauranga on the morning of March 26, 1947 at 08:32 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 234km east-southeast of Tauranga at a depth of 15km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tauranga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty?
In the past 10 years, 863 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tauranga. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
