75 km SE of WhangareiOct 25, 2026, 02:28
Nearby significant earthquake77 km from Whangarei76.58 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Northland
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Northland, New Zealand.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Northland
165 km E of WhangareiOct 24, 2026, 09:01
Nearby significant earthquake165 km from Whangarei12.75 km deep
Most Recent
2 hours agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 7 (local time at each epicenter)
Northland, New Zealand Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours16
Past 7 Days75
Past 30 Days334
Past 365 Days3,849
Largest recorded earthquakes
3.6
Past 24 HoursView
off the east coast of North Island, N.Z
4.1
Past 7 DaysView
off the east coast of North Island, N.Z
5.7
Past 30 DaysView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
5.7
Past 365 DaysView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
235
5.7
Largest MagnitudeView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
Significant
0
3.6
Most Recent2 hours ago
Viewoff the east coast of North Island, N.Z
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 90Intermediate-focus 143Deep-focus 2
Filtered Statistics
235 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Northland, New Zealand.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Northland
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Northland area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Northland was 75. 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 Northland area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Northland in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.1. 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, 04:29 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).