110 km NE of Te AraroaOct 24, 2026, 04:01
Nearby significant earthquake228 km from Gisborne33 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Gisborne
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Gisborne
Most Recent
1 hour agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 13 (local time at each epicenter)
Gisborne, New Zealand Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours32
Past 7 Days203
Past 30 Days843
Past 365 Days10,110
Largest recorded earthquakes
4.3
Past 24 HoursView
Te Araroa · 110 km NE
4.3
Past 7 DaysView
Te Araroa · 110 km NE
5.7
Past 30 DaysView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
5.9
Past 365 DaysView
Turangi, New Zealand · 48 km W
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
519
5.7
Largest MagnitudeView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
Significant
0
2.1
Most Recent1 hour ago
ViewNapier · 25 km E
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 320Intermediate-focus 195Deep-focus 4
Filtered Statistics
519 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Gisborne
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Gisborne area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Gisborne was 203. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Gisborne area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Gisborne in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.3. 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, 00:30 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).