Latest quakes in or near Otorohanga, Waikato, New Zealand - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 1.8 earthquake 46 km south of Cambridge - Waikato, New Zealand - |
Strongest since 2024 | Mag. 3.1 New Zealand - Apr 17, 2024 - |
- 2 quakes above magnitude 3
- 28 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 11 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 01:44 am (Auckland) | 1.8 99 km | 46 km south of Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand | Info | ||
May 11, 08:14 pm (Auckland) | 2.1 136 km | 85 km southeast of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand | Info | ||
May 11, 06:10 pm (Auckland) | 2.3 129 km | 79 km south of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand | Info | ||
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
May 8, 09:19 pm (Auckland) | 2.1 164 km | 67 km southeast of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand | Info | ||
Saturday, May 4, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
May 4, 06:48 pm (Auckland) | 2.7 224 km | 32 km southeast of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand | Info | ||
Friday, April 26, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 27, 09:19 am (Auckland) | 2.8 223 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Friday, April 19, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 20, 10:05 am (Auckland) | 2.4 184 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 17, 09:45 am (Auckland) | 3.1 41 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Sunday, April 14, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 15, 09:03 am (Auckland) | 2.9 26 km | New Zealand 1 report | Info | ||
Friday, April 12, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 13, 08:07 am (Auckland) | 2.4 174 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Sunday, April 7, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 8, 03:06 am (Auckland) | 2.2 110 km | 40 km south of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand | Info |
Otorohanga Quake-O-Meter
Latest seismic signals
Earthquake Catalog - Look up past earthquakes
or | ||
Look up quakes! |
Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 5 or higher: 0.04 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 27 years)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 0.3 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 3.4 years)
- Mag. 3 or higher: 4.8 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 55 quakes per year (or 4.6 quakes per month)
- Mag. 1 or higher: 74 quakes per year (or 6.1 quakes per month)
Number of earthquakes over time
Otorohanga Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Otorohanga, Waikato, New Zealand?
Otorohanga has a moderate level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 75 quakes on average per year in or near Otorohanga, Waikato, New Zealand. However, Otorohanga has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 5 since 1970, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 25 to 30 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near Otorohanga, Waikato, New Zealand?
On average, Otorohanga has about 55 quakes of magnitude 2 or higher per year (Mag 3+: 4.8 quakes per year).
+When was the latest earthquake in Otorohanga?
The last earthquake in Otorohanga occurred 1 day 1 hours ago and had a magnitude of 1.8:
A light magnitude 1.8 earthquake hit 46 km (29 mi) away from Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand, in the early morning of Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1.44 am local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +12). The quake had a moderate depth of 99 km (61 mi) and was too small to be felt by people.
+How many quakes were there in Otorohanga since 2024?
Since 2024, Otorohanga has had 2 quakes of magnitude 3.0 or above and 28 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There have been also 11 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
+What was the strongest quake in Otorohanga since 2024?
The strongest earthquake in Otorohanga since 2024 had a magnitude of 3.1 and occurred 4 weeks ago:
A light magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit 40 km (25 mi) away from Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, in the morning of Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024 at 9.45 am local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +12). The quake had a shallow depth of 41 km (25 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
Embed or share standalone map
You can use the standalone version of our interactive earthquake map or embed it on your website:Largest Quakes in or near Otorohanga, Waikato, New Zealand
Date and Time | Mag Depth | ###DIST_LABEL### | Location | Details | Map |
---|