Latest quakes in or near South Waikato District, New Zealand, in the past 24 hours on Sunday, February 5, 2023 - list, stats and map
Updated: Feb 5, 2023 02:31 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 24 hours:
- 2 quakes above magnitude 3
- 9 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 12 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
In the past 24 hours, South Waikato District had 2 quakes of magnitude 3.0 or above and 9 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 12 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
Latest quake: Mag. 1.7 | New Zealand -
Strongest quake today: Mag. 3.3 | 35 km SE of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand -
- Past 7 days: Mag. 5.0 on Saturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 12:14 pm (GMT +13) – 23 km SW of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
- Past 30 days: Mag. 5.0 on Saturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 12:14 pm (GMT +13) – 23 km SW of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
- Past 365 days: Mag. 5.6 on Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022 at 11:47 pm (GMT +13) – North Island, 22 km SW of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Recent quakes above magnitude 1.0 in or near South Waikato District, New Zealand (updated )
Past 24 hours | 20 quakes 9 quakes M2+ 2 quakes M3+ |
Past 7 days | 171 quakes 81 quakes M2+ 9 quakes M3+ 1 quake M4+ 1 quake M5+ |
Past 30 days | 753 quakes 345 quakes M2+ 41 quakes M3+ 6 quakes M4+ 1 quake M5+ |
Past 90 days | 2,705 quakes 1,218 quakes M2+ 142 quakes M3+ 16 quakes M4+ 4 quakes M5+ |
Past 365 days | 8,528 quakes 3,946 quakes M2+ 460 quakes M3+ 34 quakes M4+ 5 quakes M5+ |
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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (23 quakes):
Date and time![]() | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
Sunday, February 5, 2023 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Feb 5, 2023 3:21 pm (GMT +13) (Feb 5, 2023 02:21 GMT) | 1.7 107 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 1:26 pm (GMT +13) (Feb 5, 2023 00:26 GMT) | 0.6 12 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Saturday, February 4, 2023 GMT (21 quakes) | |||||
Feb 5, 2023 11:18 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 22:18 GMT) | 2.1 5.1 km | 3 km southwest of Kawerau, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 11:16 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 22:16 GMT) | 2.6 5 km | 40 km northeast of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand I FELT IT - 1 report | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 10:11 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 21:11 GMT) | 2.3 115 km | South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 9:26 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 20:26 GMT) | 2.1 20 km | Taranaki, 85 km north of Whanganui, New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 9:05 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 20:05 GMT) | 1.5 29 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 4:34 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 15:34 GMT) | 1.6 5 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 4:25 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 15:25 GMT) | 1.7 5 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 4:08 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 15:08 GMT) | 2.3 184 km | South Pacific Ocean, 38 km east of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 2:58 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 13:58 GMT) | 2.0 5 km | 19 km west of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 2:51 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 13:51 GMT) | 1.6 90 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 1:29 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 12:29 GMT) | 3.3 168 km | 35 km southeast of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand I FELT IT | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 12:38 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 11:38 GMT) | 2.4 199 km | 21 km southwest of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 5, 2023 12:19 am (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 11:19 GMT) | 0.7 7.1 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 4, 2023 9:50 pm (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 08:50 GMT) | 1.6 5 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 4, 2023 9:03 pm (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 08:03 GMT) | 1.6 24 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 4, 2023 7:19 pm (GMT +12) (Feb 4, 2023 07:19 GMT) | 2.4 5 km | South Pacific Ocean, 100 km northeast of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 4, 2023 5:29 pm (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 04:29 GMT) | 1.8 12 km | South Pacific Ocean, 54 km northeast of Napier City, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 4, 2023 5:03 pm (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 04:03 GMT) | 0.5 7.2 km | New Zealand | More | ||
Feb 4, 2023 4:20 pm (GMT +13) (Feb 4, 2023 03:20 GMT) | 2.4 166 km | South Pacific Ocean, 14 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | More |
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Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1 x 1010 joules (2.9 megawatt hours, equivalent to 2.5 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: South Karori, New Zealand (SNZO/IU network) | Show on map | Station Info

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South Waikato District Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in South Waikato District?
The last earthquake in South Waikato District occurred 10 minutes ago: Minor mag. 1.7 earthquake - New Zealand on Sunday, Feb 5, 2023 at 3:21 pm (GMT +13).
How many quakes were there in South Waikato District today?
In the past 24 hours, South Waikato District, New Zealand had 23 quakes up to magnitude 3.3.
What was the strongest quake in South Waikato District today?
The strongest earthquake in South Waikato District today occurred 14 hours ago: Minor mag. 3.3 earthquake - 35 km southeast of Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, on Sunday, Feb 5, 2023 at 1:29 am (GMT +13).