Earthquake Statistics for Taranaki

This page provides an overview of the earthquake statistics for the Taranaki region, including the total counts over various time periods and magnitude distributions.

Total Earthquakes

Period Total
Last 24h 1
Last Week 9
Last Month 42
Last Year 442
Total 442

Magnitude Distribution

Magnitude Count Percentage
<1 0 0%
1 142 32.1%
2 265 60%
3 33 7.5%
4 2 0.5%
5 0 0%
6 0 0%
7 0 0%

Biggest Earthquakes

Magnitude Date Location City
4.4 Jun 01, 2025 12:53 25 km south-west of Waverley White Tank
4.0 Mar 30, 2025 12:23 Within 5 km of Waverley Moumahaki
4.0 Mar 05, 2025 06:10 15 km south-west of Waverley Rangikura
3.6 Feb 24, 2025 20:36 25 km north of Waverley Kapara
3.5 Apr 19, 2025 11:07 5 km east of Stratford Toko
3.5 Aug 12, 2025 06:52 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Omoana
3.5 Sep 26, 2025 03:50 10 km east of Waverley Rangitatau
3.4 May 21, 2025 21:13 15 km south-east of Stratford Mangamingi
3.4 Apr 02, 2025 21:13 Within 5 km of Opunake Ōpunake
3.4 Mar 03, 2025 17:00 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Mangamingi
3.3 Apr 16, 2025 23:57 Within 5 km of Hawera Hāwera
3.3 Jul 14, 2025 05:58 20 km south-east of Opunake Oeo
3.3 Jul 28, 2025 08:58 10 km south-east of Waverley Waitotara
3.3 Sep 08, 2025 21:51 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Taumatatahi
3.3 Feb 20, 2025 06:00 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Douglas
3.3 Jun 22, 2025 21:32 15 km south-west of Waverley Rangikura
3.2 Mar 10, 2025 16:26 20 km north-east of Waverley Tawhiwhi
3.2 Jul 28, 2025 17:16 15 km east of Stratford Douglas
3.2 Apr 07, 2025 05:21 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Otakeho
3.2 Apr 04, 2025 03:57 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Nukuhau