5 km S of TaumarunuiOct 29, 2026, 07:44
Nearby significant earthquake76 km from Taupo5 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Waikato
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Waikato, New Zealand.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Waikato
25 km NW of TaupoOct 28, 2026, 22:13
Nearby significant earthquake28 km from Taupo145.95 km deep
30 km S of Te KuitiOct 28, 2026, 15:47
Nearby significant earthquake71 km from Taupo208.25 km deep
Most Recent
56 minutes agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 7 (local time at each epicenter)
Waikato, New Zealand Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours28
Past 7 Days220
Past 30 Days1,000
Past 365 Days12,265
Largest recorded earthquakes
3.6
Past 24 HoursView
Taupo · 25 km NW
4.2
Past 7 DaysView
Tauranga · 20 km E
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
619
5.7
Largest MagnitudeView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
Significant
0
2.1
Most Recent2 hours ago
ViewParaparaumu · 50 km NW
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 347Intermediate-focus 267Deep-focus 5
Filtered Statistics
619 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Waikato, New Zealand.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Waikato
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Waikato area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Waikato was 220. 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 Waikato area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Waikato in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.2. 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 29, 2026, 11:55 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).