Latest earthquakes near Hastings, Hawke's Bay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hastings? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hastings, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hastings Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hastings. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hastings 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.
Hastings Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 652 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hastings, Hawke's Bay 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 Hastings roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hastings in 2021. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hastings 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 Hastings in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hastings 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 | 598 | 91.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 8.13% |
| 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 Hastings
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hastings 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 Hastings 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 Hastings 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 Hastings, Hawke's Bay 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 Hastings.
Nearest earthquakes from Hastings
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hastings, Hawke's Bay. 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 Hastings.
When was the last earthquake in Hastings, Hawke's Bay?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hastings on the afternoon of May 19, 2026 at 13:18 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north of Hastings at a depth of 145km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hastings, Hawke's Bay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hastings, Hawke's Bay?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hastings 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 Hastings since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hastings, Hawke's Bay?
In the past 10 years, 652 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hastings. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
