75 km SE of WhangareiOct 25, 2026, 02:28
Nearby significant earthquake116 km from Papakura76.58 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Papakura
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Papakura, Auckland.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Papakura
Most Recent
5 days agoPapakura Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days17
Past 365 Days54
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
11
3.4
Largest MagnitudeView
North Island of New Zealand
Significant
0
2.5
Most Recent5 days ago
ViewTe Aroha · 5 km E
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 9Intermediate-focus 2Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
11 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Papakura, Auckland.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Papakura
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Papakura area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Papakura was 1. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Papakura?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Papakura had a magnitude of 2.5 and occurred on October 20, 2026 at 01:59 AM GMT+13.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Papakura area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Papakura, 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 25, 2026, 09:07 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).