Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Tauranga
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0, 74 km (46 mi) E of Tauranga, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year5
- Last 5 years54
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Tauranga
18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Tauranga in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Tauranga
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 151 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Tauranga, answered
Was there an earthquake in Tauranga today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Tauranga in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Tauranga?
Over the last five years there were 54 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Tauranga, an average of 11 a year. 5 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 54% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Tauranga in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Mar 17, 2023, 15:46 UTC, 57 km (36 mi) SE of Tauranga, at a depth of 10 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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