Latest earthquakes near Hawke's Bay, New Zealand today
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Hawke's Bay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 650 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 65 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hawke's Bay roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hawke's Bay in 2021. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hawke's Bay 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 Hawke's Bay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hawke's Bay 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 | 596 | 91.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 8.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hawke's Bay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hawke's Bay occurred on Oct 30, 2018 15:13 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) west-northwest of Hastings, at a depth of 226 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hawke's Bay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Mar 26, 1947 08:32, 180 kilometers (112 mi) west-northwest of Hastings. It is the strongest earthquake near Hawke's Bay 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 Hawke's Bay, New Zealand 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 Hawke's Bay.
Earthquakes by city in Hawke's Bay
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Use this regional Hawke's Bay earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Napier and Taradale.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hawke's Bay.
When was the last earthquake in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawke's Bay on the afternoon of February 4, 2026 at 15:53 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 125km southwest of Hastings at a depth of 21km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawke's Bay on the morning of March 26, 1947 at 08:32 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 180km north-east of Hastings at a depth of 15km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hawke's Bay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?
In the past 10 years, 650 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hawke's Bay. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
