Latest earthquakes near Australian Capital Territory, Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Australian Capital Territory, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Australian Capital Territory? If an earthquake is happening right now near Australian Capital Territory, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Australian Capital Territory Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Australian Capital Territory. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Australian Capital Territory and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 02:55AM
On Wednesday Night an Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake struck near Newcastle in Australia.
Australian Capital Territory Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Australian Capital Territory, Australia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Australian Capital Territory in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Australian Capital Territory during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Australian Capital Territory
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Australian Capital Territory occurred on Apr 14, 2017 02:31 local time (Australia/Sydney timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) north of Canberra, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Australian Capital Territory in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Australian Capital Territory, Australia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Australian Capital Territory.
Earthquakes by city in Australian Capital Territory
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Australian Capital Territory.
When was the last earthquake in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Australian Capital Territory on the evening of July 20, 2025 at 19:19 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 169km north of Canberra at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Australian Capital Territory, Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Australian Capital Territory, Australia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Australian Capital Territory on the night of April 14, 2017 at 02:31 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 195km north of Canberra at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Australian Capital Territory since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Australian Capital Territory, Australia?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Australian Capital Territory. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
