Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Tauranga
In the last 30 days, 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Tauranga; the largest was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Hicks Bay, New Zealand on 21 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 1
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 3
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1mb | 28 km NNE of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7mb | Hicks Bay, New Zealand | |
| 4.5mb | 124 km NNE of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | |
| 4.1mb | 28 km NNE of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Tauranga.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Tauranga?
In the last 30 days, 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Tauranga, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 1 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Tauranga?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Hicks Bay, New Zealand on 21 Sep 2026, at a depth of 213 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Tauranga since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on 25 Mar 1947 (46 km E of Gisborne, New Zealand). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for New Zealand?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow GeoNet (https://www.geonet.org.nz/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.