New Zealand – Waikato

This page summarizes earthquakes in Waikato (New Zealand). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.1 earthquake near Taupō District on 2026-06-24 00:29:22 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Waikato

The Waikato is a region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato District, Waipā District, Matamata-Piako District, South Waikato District and Hamilton City, as well as Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupō District, and parts of the Rotor…

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
4
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.9
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.28
Avg depth (last 30 days)
173 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Waikato recorded 20 earthquakes within New Zealand. The average magnitude was M3.30. The strongest event reached M4.1.

Located on the Australia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Waikato (last 30 days)