Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Rotorua
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.3, 90 km (56 mi) WSW of Rotorua, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year6
- Last 5 years66
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Rotorua
23 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rotorua in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Rotorua
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 46 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 284 km | |
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 151 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Rotorua, answered
Was there an earthquake in Rotorua today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Rotorua in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Rotorua?
Over the last five years there were 66 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rotorua, an average of 13 a year. 6 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 55% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Rotorua in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Oct 15, 2026, 05:25 UTC, 90 km (56 mi) WSW of Rotorua, at a depth of 284 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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