130 km W of OpunakeAug 15, 2026, 11:05 AM
Nearby significant earthquake148 km from New Plymouth750 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Taranaki Region
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Taranaki Region, New Zealand.
Updated: 8:34:07 PM
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Taranaki Region
Taranaki Region, New Zealand Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours8
Past 7 Days8
Past 30 Days-
Past 365 Days-
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
8
4.4
Largest Magnitude
130 km W of Opunake
Significant
0
2.9
Most Recent2 HR AGO
5 km SE of Hunterville
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 4Intermediate-focus 2Deep-focus 2
Filtered Statistics
8 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Taranaki Region
How often does Taranaki Region have earthquakes?
Earthquakes in Taranaki 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 Taranaki Region recently?
Select significant to show recent earthquakes in Taranaki Region with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Taranaki 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 15, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.