15 km SW of HamiltonAug 16, 2026, 8:13 AM
Epicenter nearby17 km from Hamilton562.85 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Waikato Region
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Waikato Region, New Zealand.
Updated: 8:22:23 AM
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Waikato Region
10 km SE of CambridgeAug 15, 2026, 7:43 PM
Epicenter nearby12 km from Cambridge183.75 km deep
20 km SE of TokoroaAug 15, 2026, 11:04 PM
Nearby significant earthquake35 km from Taupo155.71 km deep
20 km S of TokoroaAug 15, 2026, 11:46 AM
Nearby significant earthquake33 km from Taupo116.03 km deep
Waikato Region, New Zealand Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours13
Past 7 Days21
Past 30 Days-
Past 365 Days-
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
21
3.5
Largest Magnitude
115 km N of Te Kaha
Significant
0
2.6
Most Recent44 MIN AGO
10 km NE of Rotorua
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 5Intermediate-focus 14Deep-focus 2
Filtered Statistics
21 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Waikato Region
How often does Waikato Region have earthquakes?
Earthquakes in Waikato 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 Waikato Region recently?
Select significant to show recent earthquakes in Waikato Region with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Waikato 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.