Latest earthquakes near Gisborne today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gisborne, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gisborne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gisborne, it will show up within minutes.
Gisborne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gisborne in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 129 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gisborne roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gisborne in 2021. A total of 480 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gisborne that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gisborne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Gisborne 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 | 1165 | 89.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 125 | 9.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gisborne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gisborne occurred on Mar 5, 2021 02:27 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) north-east of Gisborne, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gisborne in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Mar 26, 1947 08:32, 46 kilometers (29 mi) north-east of Gisborne. It is the strongest earthquake near Gisborne 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 Gisborne 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 Gisborne.
Nearest earthquakes from Gisborne
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gisborne. 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 Gisborne.
When was the last earthquake in Gisborne?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gisborne on the afternoon of April 1, 2026 at 15:32 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west of Gisborne at a depth of 168km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gisborne in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gisborne?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gisborne on the morning of March 26, 1947 at 08:32 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 46km east of Gisborne at a depth of 15km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gisborne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gisborne?
In the past 10 years, 1296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gisborne. This averages to 130 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
