New Zealand – South Waikato District

This page summarizes earthquakes in South Waikato District (New Zealand). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.1 earthquake near South Waikato District on 2026-08-16 22:12:39 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
1
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.1
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.10
Avg depth (last 30 days)
169 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, South Waikato District recorded 13 earthquakes within New Zealand. The average magnitude was M3.38. The strongest event reached M4.1.

Located on the Australia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in South Waikato District (last 30 days)
M3.1
South Waikato District
2026-08-16 · 22:12 UTC · 169 km
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