Latest earthquakes near Whangarei, Northland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Whangarei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Whangarei, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Whangarei Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Whangarei. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Whangarei 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.
Whangarei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Whangarei, Northland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Whangarei roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Whangarei in 2020. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Whangarei 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 Whangarei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Whangarei 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 | 122 | 92.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 7.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Whangarei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Whangarei occurred on May 5, 2026 20:00 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-east of Whangarei, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Whangarei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Mar 1, 1974 01:59, 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-east of Whangarei. It is the strongest earthquake near Whangarei 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 Whangarei, Northland 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 Whangarei.
Nearest earthquakes from Whangarei
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Whangarei, Northland. 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 Whangarei.
When was the last earthquake in Whangarei, Northland?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Whangarei on the afternoon of May 18, 2026 at 16:19 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 290km south-east of Whangarei at a depth of 176km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Whangarei, Northland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Whangarei, Northland?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Whangarei on the night of March 1, 1974 at 01:59 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 256km east-southeast of Whangarei at a depth of 15km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Whangarei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Whangarei, Northland?
In the past 10 years, 132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Whangarei. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
