Latest Earthquakes in Hawke's Bay Region
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand.
Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand Activity Report
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Hawke's Bay Region
How often does Hawke's Bay Region have earthquakes?
Earthquakes in Hawke's Bay Region can range from tiny local tremors to stronger regional events. The filtered statistics section above helps you judge how often they occur across different time windows.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Hawke's Bay Region recently?
Select significant to show recent earthquakes in Hawke's Bay Region with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Hawke's Bay Region?
Look at the largest-event cards and sort the event list by magnitude to spot the strongest recent activity. For older events, use a custom date range to explore the archive.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the page responsive, the visible event list is limited to the 2000 best matches for the current filters.
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: Aug 16, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.