Latest earthquakes near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Canberra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Canberra, it will show up within minutes.
Canberra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Canberra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Canberra 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 Canberra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Canberra 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 Canberra in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 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 Canberra.
Nearest earthquakes from Canberra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Canberra.
When was the last earthquake in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Canberra on the afternoon of November 29, 2025 at 17:07 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south-east of Canberra at a depth of 10km under water in the Tasman Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Canberra 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 Canberra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Canberra. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
