Latest earthquakes near Hamilton, Waikato today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hamilton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hamilton, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hamilton Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hamilton. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hamilton and elsewhere.
May 5, 2026 08:00PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 148km from Tauranga (New Zealand) on Tuesday Evening.
Hamilton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 563 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hamilton, Waikato in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hamilton roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hamilton in 2020. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hamilton 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 Hamilton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hamilton 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 | 517 | 91.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 7.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hamilton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hamilton occurred on Oct 30, 2018 15:13 local time (Pacific/Auckland timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 144 kilometers (89 mi) south of Hamilton, at a depth of 226 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hamilton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 3, 1931 10:46, 235 kilometers (146 mi) south of Hamilton. It is the strongest earthquake near Hamilton 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 Hamilton, Waikato 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 Hamilton.
Nearest earthquakes from Hamilton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hamilton, Waikato. 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 Hamilton.
When was the last earthquake in Hamilton, Waikato?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamilton on the evening of June 8, 2026 at 19:08 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 213km north-east of Hamilton at a depth of 203km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hamilton, Waikato in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hamilton, Waikato?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamilton on the morning of February 3, 1931 at 10:46 local time (Pacific/Auckland). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-southeast of Hamilton at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hamilton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hamilton, Waikato?
In the past 10 years, 563 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hamilton. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
