10 km NW of TaurangaOct 30, 2026, 18:57
Nearby significant earthquake69 km from Hamilton258.96 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Hamilton
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Hamilton, Waikato.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Hamilton
Most Recent
6 hours agoHamilton Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours2
Past 7 Days19
Past 30 Days102
Past 365 Days1,416
Largest recorded earthquakes
2.9
Past 24 HoursView
Tauranga · 10 km NW
3.6
Past 7 DaysView
Taupo · 25 km NW
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
82
5.7
Largest MagnitudeView
New Zealand, Taupō · 61 km W
Significant
0
2.9
Most Recent22 hours ago
ViewTauranga · 10 km NW
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 7Intermediate-focus 75Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
82 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Hamilton, Waikato.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Hamilton
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Hamilton area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Hamilton was 19. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Hamilton?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Hamilton had a magnitude of 1.9 and occurred on October 31, 2026 at 11:37 PM GMT+13.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Hamilton area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Hamilton, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 5.7. 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 31, 2026, 17:31 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).