Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Paraparaumu
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 79 km (49 mi) ENE of Paraparaumu, on 2026-10-12.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year21
- Last 5 years60
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Paraparaumu
32 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Paraparaumu in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Paraparaumu
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 49 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Paraparaumu, answered
Was there an earthquake in Paraparaumu today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Paraparaumu in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Paraparaumu?
Over the last five years there were 60 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Paraparaumu, an average of 12 a year. 21 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 75% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Paraparaumu in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Feb 15, 2023, 06:38 UTC, 57 km (36 mi) NW of Paraparaumu, at a depth of 78 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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