Latest earthquakes near Broken Hill, New South Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Broken Hill? If an earthquake is happening right now near Broken Hill, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hours ago (Mar 27 13:58 Broken Hill) |
M 2.0 | 292 km WSW from Broken Hill |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 01:56 Broken Hill) |
M 2.1 | 262 km W from Broken Hill |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 21:13 Broken Hill) |
M 2.3 | 256 km W from Broken Hill |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 21:35 Broken Hill) |
M 3.2 | 270 km WNW from Broken Hill |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 04:04 Broken Hill) |
M 2.4 | 262 km W from Broken Hill |
| 39 days ago (Feb 16 17:38 Broken Hill) |
M 2.2 | 267 km W from Broken Hill |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 05:18 Broken Hill) |
M 4.3 | 257 km W from Broken Hill |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 23:16 Broken Hill) |
M 2.7 | 280 km WNW from Broken Hill |
| 58 days ago (Jan 28 19:26 Broken Hill) |
M 2.5 | 268 km W from Broken Hill |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 15:41 Broken Hill) |
M 2.0 | 265 km W from Broken Hill |
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 18:07 Broken Hill) |
M 2.2 | 295 km W from Broken Hill |
| 68 days ago (Jan 18 17:07 Broken Hill) |
M 2.8 | 263 km W from Broken Hill |
| 69 days ago (Jan 17 16:10 Broken Hill) |
M 2.8 | 267 km WNW from Broken Hill |
| 74 days ago (Jan 12 07:20 Broken Hill) |
M 2.7 | 258 km W from Broken Hill |
| 75 days ago (Jan 11 14:32 Broken Hill) |
M 3.0 | 257 km W from Broken Hill |
| 75 days ago (Jan 11 13:36 Broken Hill) |
M 2.9 | 257 km W from Broken Hill |
| 75 days ago (Jan 11 13:22 Broken Hill) |
M 4.9 | 256 km W from Broken Hill |
| 81 days ago (Jan 5 04:59 Broken Hill) |
M 3.2 | 52 km S from Broken Hill |
| 82 days ago (Jan 4 14:27 Broken Hill) |
M 2.7 | 70 km NE from Broken Hill |
| 82 days ago (Jan 4 14:20 Broken Hill) |
M 4.4 | 74 km NE from Broken Hill |
| 92 days ago (Dec 25 06:22 Broken Hill) |
M 2.5 | 241 km W from Broken Hill |
| 96 days ago (Dec 21 17:34 Broken Hill) |
M 3.5 | 204 km N from Broken Hill |
| 97 days ago (Dec 20 13:55 Broken Hill) |
M 2.0 | 291 km WSW from Broken Hill |
| Dec 3, 2024 17:10 (Broken Hill) |
M 2.7 | 220 km W from Broken Hill |
| Nov 14, 2024 17:41 (Broken Hill) |
M 3.3 | 118 km N from Broken Hill |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Broken Hill
Broken Hill Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Broken Hill, New South Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Broken Hill in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Broken Hill 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 | 7 | 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 Broken Hill
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Broken Hill occurred on Jan 11, 2025 13:22 local time (Australia/Broken_Hill timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) west of Broken Hill, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Broken Hill in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Broken Hill, 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 Broken Hill.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 75 days ago (Jan 11 13:22 Broken Hill) |
M 4.9 | 256 km W from Broken Hill |
| Mar 23, 2023 09:53 (Broken Hill) |
M 4.9 | 210 km WSW from Broken Hill |
| 82 days ago (Jan 4 14:20 Broken Hill) |
M 4.4 | 74 km NE from Broken Hill |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 05:18 Broken Hill) |
M 4.3 | 257 km W from Broken Hill |
| Apr 17, 2024 16:06 (Broken Hill) |
M 4.3 | 292 km WSW from Broken Hill |
| Jun 25, 2021 04:00 (Broken Hill) |
M 4.3 | 61 km NNE from Broken Hill |
| Apr 24, 2017 17:07 (Broken Hill) |
M 4.0 | 294 km W from Broken Hill |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Broken Hill
Nearest earthquakes from Broken Hill
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Broken Hill, New South Wales. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 04:00 (Broken Hill) |
M 4.3 | 61 km NNE from Broken Hill |
| 82 days ago (Jan 4 14:20 Broken Hill) |
M 4.4 | 74 km NE from Broken Hill |
| Mar 23, 2023 09:53 (Broken Hill) |
M 4.9 | 210 km WSW from Broken Hill |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 05:18 Broken Hill) |
M 4.3 | 257 km W from Broken Hill |
| 75 days ago (Jan 11 13:22 Broken Hill) |
M 4.9 | 256 km W from Broken Hill |
| Apr 17, 2024 16:06 (Broken Hill) |
M 4.3 | 292 km WSW from Broken Hill |
| Apr 24, 2017 17:07 (Broken Hill) |
M 4.0 | 294 km W from Broken Hill |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Broken Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Broken Hill.
When was the last earthquake in Broken Hill, New South Wales?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Broken Hill on the afternoon of March 27, 2025 at 13:58 local time (Australia/Broken_Hill). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west-southwest of Broken Hill at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Broken Hill, New South Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Broken Hill, New South Wales?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Broken Hill on the afternoon of January 11, 2025 at 13:22 local time (Australia/Broken_Hill). The center of this earthquake was located 256km west of Broken Hill at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Broken Hill since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Broken Hill, New South Wales?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Broken Hill. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
