Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Taupo
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Taupo, Waikato Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.3, 62 km (39 mi) W of Taupo, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year8
- Last 5 years62
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Taupo
24 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Taupo in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Taupo
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 46 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 284 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Taupo, answered
Was there an earthquake in Taupo today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Taupo in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Taupo?
Over the last five years there were 62 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Taupo, an average of 12 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 35% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Taupo in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Jul 24, 2026, 16:51 UTC, 79 km (49 mi) WSW of Taupo, 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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