Latest earthquakes near Bathurst, New South Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bathurst? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bathurst, it will show up within minutes.
Bathurst Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bathurst, New South Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bathurst in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bathurst 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Bathurst
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bathurst occurred on Apr 23, 2025 02:55 local time (Australia/Sydney timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 159 kilometers (99 mi) east-northeast of Bathurst, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bathurst in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bathurst, New South Wales 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 Bathurst.
Nearest earthquakes from Bathurst
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bathurst, New South Wales. 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 Bathurst.
When was the last earthquake in Bathurst, New South Wales?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bathurst on the night of December 9, 2025 at 00:27 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 133km south-east of Bathurst at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bathurst, New South Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bathurst, New South Wales?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bathurst on the night of April 23, 2025 at 02:55 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 159km east-northeast of Bathurst at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bathurst since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bathurst, New South Wales?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bathurst. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
