Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Cambridge
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Cambridge, Waikato Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.3, 78 km (48 mi) S of Cambridge, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year3
- Last 5 years38
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Cambridge
16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cambridge in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Cambridge
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 46 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 284 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Cambridge, answered
Was there an earthquake in Cambridge today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Cambridge in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Cambridge?
Over the last five years there were 38 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Cambridge, an average of 7.6 a year. 3 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 61% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Cambridge in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Oct 15, 2026, 05:25 UTC, 78 km (48 mi) S of Cambridge, 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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