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.
Broken Hill Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 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 | 5 | 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 Mar 23, 2023 09:53 local time (Australia/Broken_Hill timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 210 kilometers (130 mi) west-southwest of Broken Hill, at a depth of 9 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.
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.
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 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Broken Hill on the evening of May 14, 2024 at 21:42 local time (Australia/Broken_Hill). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west-southwest of Broken Hill at a depth of 5km 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 morning of March 23, 2023 at 09:53 local time (Australia/Broken_Hill). The center of this earthquake was located 210km west-southwest of Broken Hill at a depth of 9km 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, 5 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 730 days.
