Latest earthquakes near Newcastle, New South Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Newcastle? If an earthquake is happening right now near Newcastle, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Newcastle Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Newcastle. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Newcastle and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 02:55AM
On Wednesday Night an Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake struck near Newcastle in Australia.
Newcastle Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Newcastle, New South Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Newcastle in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Newcastle 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 | 8 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 11.11% |
| 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 Newcastle
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Newcastle occurred on Apr 23, 2025 02:55 local time (Australia/Sydney timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) west-northwest of Newcastle, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Newcastle in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Newcastle, 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 Newcastle.
Nearest earthquakes from Newcastle
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Newcastle, 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 Newcastle.
When was the last earthquake in Newcastle, New South Wales?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Newcastle on the night of July 7, 2025 at 01:15 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 296km west-northwest of Newcastle at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Newcastle, New South Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Newcastle, New South Wales?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Newcastle on the night of April 23, 2025 at 02:55 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 72km west-northwest of Newcastle at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Newcastle since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Newcastle, New South Wales?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Newcastle. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
