Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Whakatane
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 85 km (53 mi) NNE of Whakatane, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year8
- Last 5 years63
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Whakatane
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Whakatane in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Whakatane
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 83 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 151 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Whakatane, answered
Was there an earthquake in Whakatane today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Whakatane in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Whakatane?
Over the last five years there were 63 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Whakatane, an average of 13 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 37% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Whakatane in five years?
A magnitude 5.6 on May 5, 2023, 11:37 UTC, 83 km (51 mi) NNE of Whakatane, at a depth of 186 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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