Latest quakes in or near Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand - list, stats and map
Overview
Latest quake See all | Mag. 2.4 earthquake New Zealand - Feb 16, 2024 - |
Strongest since 1970 | Mag. 4.2 New Zealand - Nov 1, 2017 - |
- 6 quakes above magnitude 4
- 28 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 36 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 17 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Map and earthquake list
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Feb 16, 01:24 am (Auckland) Feb 15, 12:24 GMT | 2.4 44 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 24, 03:38 am (Auckland) Jan 23, 14:38 GMT | 3.1 74 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Monday, January 15, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 16, 05:46 am (Auckland) Jan 15, 16:46 GMT | 2.3 119 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Saturday, December 30, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 31, 2023 04:05 am (Auckland) Dec 30, 2023 15:05 GMT | 2.4 74 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Friday, December 8, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 8, 2023 07:23 pm (Auckland) Dec 8, 2023 07:23 GMT | 2.4 25 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 16, 2023 12:58 pm (Auckland) Nov 15, 2023 23:58 GMT | 2.5 32 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Sunday, October 29, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Oct 29, 2023 05:36 pm (Auckland) Oct 29, 2023 04:36 GMT | 3.8 89 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Sunday, June 18, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jun 18, 2023 10:04 pm (Auckland) Jun 18, 2023 10:04 GMT | 2.7 86 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Saturday, May 20, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
May 20, 2023 01:54 pm (Auckland) May 20, 2023 01:54 GMT | 2.8 28 km | New Zealand | Info | ||
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
May 11, 2023 04:06 am (Auckland) May 10, 2023 16:06 GMT | 3.9 56 km | New Zealand 1 report | Info | ||
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 1, 2023 05:42 pm (Auckland) Mar 1, 2023 05:42 GMT | 2.5 63 km | South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, 50 km north of Auckland, Auckland | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 4 or higher: 0.42 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 2.4 years)
- Mag. 3 or higher: 2.4 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 4.9 quakes per year
- Mag. 1 or higher: 7.3 quakes per year
Number of earthquakes over time
Great Barrier Island Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand?
Great Barrier Island 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 10.6 quakes on average per year in or near Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand. However, Great Barrier Island has had at least 6 quakes above magnitude 4 since 2010, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 1 to 5 years.
+When was the latest earthquake in Great Barrier Island?
The last earthquake in Great Barrier Island occurred 6 weeks ago and had a magnitude of 2.4:
A light magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near Great Barrier Island island, New Zealand, in the early morning of Friday, Feb 16, 2024 at 1.24 am local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +13). The quake had a shallow depth of 44 km (28 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Great Barrier Island since 1970?
Since 1970, Great Barrier Island has had 6 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above, 28 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 36 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There have been also 17 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
+What was the strongest quake in Great Barrier Island since 1970?
The strongest earthquake in Great Barrier Island since 1970 had a magnitude of 4.2 and occurred 6 years ago:
A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near Cuvier Island island, New Zealand, in the early afternoon of Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017 at 2.27 pm local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +12). The quake had a shallow depth of 52 km (32 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
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Strongest in over 100 years
This was the largest earthquake to have occurred in or near Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand, in more than 100 years (since 1900).
Below is a list and map of the largest quakes in or near Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand in recent years and since 1900.
Date and Time | Mag Depth | ###DIST_LABEL### | Location | Details | Map |
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Oct 29, 2023 04:36 GMT Oct 29, 2023 05:36 pm (Auckland) | 3.8 89 km | 39 km (24 mi) to the SW | New Zealand | Info | |
May 10, 2023 16:06 GMT May 11, 2023 04:06 am (Auckland) | 3.9 56 km | 18 km (11 mi) to the SE | New Zealand 1 report | Info | |
Nov 22, 2022 02:09 GMT Nov 22, 2022 03:09 pm (Auckland) | 4.0 89 km | 38 km (24 mi) to the SE | New Zealand 1 report | Info | |
Oct 2, 2021 06:32 GMT Oct 2, 2021 07:32 pm (Auckland) | 4.0 48 km | 18 km (11 mi) to the SW | New Zealand: 4.0 OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. 4 reports | Info | |
Feb 11, 2021 00:17 GMT Feb 11, 2021 01:17 pm (Auckland) | 3.8 29 km | 42 km (26 mi) to the S | 3.8 OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z., New Zealand | Info | |
May 19, 2019 01:27 GMT May 19, 2019 01:27 pm (Auckland) | 3.8 74 km | 19 km (12 mi) to the SE | New Zealand | Info | |
Oct 16, 2018 01:07 GMT Oct 16, 2018 01:07 pm (Auckland) | 4.0 61 km | 8.7 km (5.4 mi) to the E | New Zealand | Info | |
Nov 19, 2017 22:47 GMT Nov 20, 2017 10:47 am (Auckland) | 4.1 67 km | 17 km (10.3 mi) to the SW | New Zealand 1 report | Info | |
Nov 1, 2017 02:27 GMT Nov 1, 2017 02:27 pm (Auckland) | 4.2 52 km | 43 km (27 mi) to the SE | New Zealand | Info | |
Aug 31, 2014 03:22 GMT Aug 31, 2014 03:22 pm (Auckland) | 3.9 344 km | 25 km (16 mi) to the E | Info | ||
Nov 15, 2012 15:51 GMT Nov 16, 2012 03:51 am (Auckland) | 4.2 13 km | 33 km (21 mi) to the SE | 40 km north of Whitianga | Info |