| Timeframe | Number of Earthquakes | Magnitude | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 24 hours | 12 | 0.6 to 2.4 | 5.5 to 21 km |
| Last 7 days | 35 | 0.6 to 4.4 | 5.5 to 224 km |
| Last 30 days | 100 | 1.5 to 5.1 | 7.2 to 224 km |
| Last 365 days | 222 | 1.5 to 5.1 | 7.2 to 224 km |
Napier and Hawke’s Bay, located in New Zealand, are regions with high seismic activity. On average, there are about 25 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year in Napier, with at least 4 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, suggesting that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 30 to 35 years.
In the past 24 hours, as of April 30, 2024, Napier has experienced 12 earthquakes, with the strongest one having a magnitude of 2.4 and a depth of 13 km. The latest quake occurred 1 hour and 8 minutes ago, with a magnitude of 1.8 and a depth of 12.5 km, which was too small to be felt by people.
In the last 7 days, there have been 35 earthquakes in or near Napier, with magnitudes ranging from 0.6 to 4.4 and depths ranging from 5.5 to 224 km. The largest earthquake in this time frame had a magnitude of 4.4 and occurred 1 week ago, with a depth of 18 km in Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, and another 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred 1 week ago in Waitara, Taranaki, with a depth of 224 km.
In the last 30 days, there have been 100 earthquakes in or near Napier, with magnitudes ranging from 1.5 to 5.1 and depths ranging from 7.2 to 224 km. The largest earthquake in this time frame had a magnitude of 5.1 and occurred 1 month ago, with a depth of 51 km in Waikato, New Zealand.
In the last 365 days, there have been 222 earthquakes in or near Napier, with magnitudes ranging from 1.5 to 5.1 and depths ranging from 7.2 to 224 km. The largest earthquake in this time frame had a magnitude of 5.1 and occurred 4 months ago, with a depth of 51 km in Waikato, New Zealand.
Earthquakes in Hawke’s Bay and Napier are monitored by various organizations, including GeoNet and Earthquake Track. These organizations provide real-time updates and historical data on earthquakes in the region, allowing residents and visitors to stay informed about seismic activity in the area.
For more detailed information on recent earthquakes in Napier and Hawke’s Bay, please refer to the sources listed below:
Sources: GeoNet Weak Quakes – Weak and above – GeoNet Earthquakes in Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – Most Recent – Earthquake Track Today’s Earthquakes in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – Earthquake Track Napier City, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, Earthquakes: Latest Quakes – Volcano Discovery Latest Earthquakes in or Near Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – Volcano Discovery
