Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near New Plymouth
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of New Plymouth, Taranaki Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.0, 15 km (10 mi) SE of New Plymouth, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year5
- Last 5 years22
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near New Plymouth
12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of New Plymouth in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2024, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near New Plymouth
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 4 km ENE of Inglewood, New Zealand | 15 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in New Plymouth, answered
Was there an earthquake in New Plymouth today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of New Plymouth in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near New Plymouth?
Over the last five years there were 22 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of New Plymouth, an average of 4.4 a year. 5 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near New Plymouth in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Jan 12, 2022, 10:49 UTC, 47 km (29 mi) SE of New Plymouth, at a depth of 193 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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