Latest earthquakes near Dunedin, Otago today

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List of latest earthquakes near Dunedin.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 13, 2025 15:35
(Auckland)
M 3.1 262 km N
from Dunedin
Mar 11, 2025 12:26
(Auckland)
M 4.0 202 km N
from Dunedin
Mar 6, 2025 07:58
(Auckland)
M 3.4 239 km NNW
from Dunedin
Mar 6, 2025 07:49
(Auckland)
M 4.2 242 km NNW
from Dunedin
Mar 6, 2025 07:37
(Auckland)
M 4.3 239 km NNW
from Dunedin
Mar 3, 2025 05:42
(Auckland)
M 4.1 258 km WNW
from Dunedin
Mar 1, 2025 04:00
(Auckland)
M 4.3 245 km WNW
from Dunedin
Feb 26, 2025 14:59
(Auckland)
M 3.3 202 km N
from Dunedin
Feb 26, 2025 07:41
(Auckland)
M 3.7 202 km N
from Dunedin
Feb 26, 2025 07:29
(Auckland)
M 3.9 203 km N
from Dunedin
Feb 25, 2025 07:23
(Auckland)
M 4.2 202 km N
from Dunedin
Feb 25, 2025 05:44
(Auckland)
M 4.2 275 km WNW
from Dunedin
Feb 21, 2025 22:07
(Auckland)
M 3.2 201 km N
from Dunedin
Feb 20, 2025 21:27
(Auckland)
M 3.8 279 km WNW
from Dunedin
Feb 20, 2025 03:43
(Auckland)
M 3.3 264 km WNW
from Dunedin
Feb 19, 2025 15:40
(Auckland)
M 3.9 289 km W
from Dunedin
Feb 16, 2025 21:03
(Auckland)
M 3.1 252 km WNW
from Dunedin
Feb 16, 2025 06:35
(Auckland)
M 3.3 248 km WNW
from Dunedin
Feb 12, 2025 23:37
(Auckland)
M 3.1 295 km NW
from Dunedin
Feb 12, 2025 07:58
(Auckland)
M 3.1 227 km WNW
from Dunedin
Feb 11, 2025 07:55
(Auckland)
M 3.1 250 km N
from Dunedin
Feb 8, 2025 23:34
(Auckland)
M 3.1 263 km W
from Dunedin
Feb 8, 2025 15:55
(Auckland)
M 3.0 278 km WNW
from Dunedin
Feb 8, 2025 03:47
(Auckland)
M 3.9 252 km W
from Dunedin
Feb 6, 2025 03:20
(Auckland)
M 4.2 272 km WNW
from Dunedin

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Dunedin

Dunedin Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
17 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Mar 13, 2025 15:35

Average

A total of 175 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dunedin, Otago in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dunedin roughly every 20 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dunedin in 2020. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dunedin that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Dunedin with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dunedin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dunedin 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Dunedin (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 167 95.43%
Mag. 5 8 4.57%
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 Dunedin

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On May 4, 2015 14:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.2
On Aug 22, 2003 00:12.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dunedin occurred on May 4, 2015 14:29 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) north-west of Dunedin, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dunedin in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 22, 2003 00:12, 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-west of Dunedin. It is the strongest earthquake near Dunedin 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 Dunedin, Otago 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 Dunedin.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Dunedin.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 4, 2015 14:29
(Auckland)
M 5.6 197 km NW
from Dunedin
Jun 25, 2020 10:20
(Auckland)
M 5.6 273 km WNW
from Dunedin
Sep 20, 2023 09:14
(Auckland)
M 5.5 246 km N
from Dunedin
Jun 7, 2016 14:55
(Auckland)
M 5.5 297 km WNW
from Dunedin
Aug 12, 2019 22:35
(Auckland)
M 5.4 251 km NW
from Dunedin
Oct 24, 2019 21:53
(Auckland)
M 5.1 268 km WNW
from Dunedin
Jul 6, 2015 17:45
(Auckland)
M 5.1 176 km NNW
from Dunedin
Apr 27, 2020 10:52
(Auckland)
M 5.0 254 km WNW
from Dunedin
Jul 2, 2015 02:31
(Auckland)
M 4.9 282 km WSW
from Dunedin
Feb 24, 2020 23:14
(Auckland)
M 4.9 276 km WNW
from Dunedin

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Dunedin

Nearest earthquakes from Dunedin

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dunedin, Otago. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Dunedin.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 1, 2015 23:18
(Auckland)
M 4.3 33 km WNW
from Dunedin
Mar 5, 2023 10:11
(Auckland)
M 4.8 65 km N
from Dunedin
Apr 11, 2024 15:52
(Auckland)
M 4.2 108 km W
from Dunedin
Feb 16, 2016 08:29
(Auckland)
M 4.8 120 km NW
from Dunedin
Jul 2, 2017 11:21
(Auckland)
M 4.1 137 km NW
from Dunedin
Mar 18, 2020 01:19
(Auckland)
M 4.4 160 km SSW
from Dunedin
Aug 11, 2021 01:03
(Auckland)
M 4.2 165 km N
from Dunedin
Apr 27, 2023 11:22
(Auckland)
M 4.2 169 km NNW
from Dunedin
Jul 6, 2015 17:45
(Auckland)
M 5.1 176 km NNW
from Dunedin
Oct 27, 2021 13:45
(Auckland)
M 4.0 184 km NNW
from Dunedin

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Dunedin

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dunedin.

When was the last earthquake in Dunedin, Otago?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dunedin on the afternoon of March 13, 2025 at 15:35 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north of Dunedin at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dunedin, Otago in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Dunedin, Otago?

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dunedin on the night of August 22, 2003 at 00:12 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-northwest of Dunedin at a depth of 28km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dunedin since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Dunedin, Otago?

In the past 10 years, 175 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dunedin. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.