Latest earthquakes near Griffith, New South Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Griffith, New South Wales, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Griffith? If an earthquake is happening right now near Griffith, it will show up within minutes.
Griffith Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Griffith, New South Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Griffith in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Griffith 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 Griffith
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Griffith occurred on Apr 14, 2017 02:31 local time (Australia/Sydney timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) east-northeast of Griffith, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Griffith in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Griffith, 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 Griffith.
Nearest earthquakes from Griffith
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Griffith, 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 Griffith.
When was the last earthquake in Griffith, New South Wales?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Griffith on the evening of October 29, 2024 at 23:57 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 204km south-east of Griffith at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Griffith, New South Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Griffith, New South Wales?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Griffith on the night of April 14, 2017 at 02:31 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east-northeast of Griffith at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Griffith since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Griffith, New South Wales?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Griffith. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
