85 km W of PukekoheOct 28, 2026, 09:03
Nearby significant earthquake92 km from Otara5 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Otara
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Otara, Auckland.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Otara
25 km NE of AucklandOct 28, 2026, 02:26
Nearby significant earthquake29 km from Otara169.28 km deep
60 km SW of AucklandOct 28, 2026, 03:04
Nearby significant earthquake67 km from Otara360.87 km deep
Most Recent
13 hours agoOtara Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days8
Past 365 Days44
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
5
3.0
Largest MagnitudeView
off the west coast of North Island, N.Z
Significant
0
3.0
Most Recent13 hours ago
Viewoff the west coast of North Island, N.Z
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 5Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
5 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Otara, Auckland.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Otara
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Otara area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Otara was 1. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Otara?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Otara had a magnitude of 3.0 and occurred on October 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM GMT+13.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Otara area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Otara, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 4.2. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 28, 2026, 22:50 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).