Latest earthquakes near Port Macquarie, New South Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port Macquarie? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port Macquarie, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Port Macquarie Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Port Macquarie. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Port Macquarie and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2024 12:12PM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Maitland in Australia.
Port Macquarie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port Macquarie, New South Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Port Macquarie in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port Macquarie occurred on Aug 23, 2024 12:02 local time (Australia/Sydney timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) west-southwest of Port Macquarie, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Port Macquarie in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Port Macquarie, 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 Port Macquarie.
Nearest earthquakes from Port Macquarie
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port Macquarie, 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 Port Macquarie.
When was the last earthquake in Port Macquarie, New South Wales?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Macquarie on the afternoon of November 16, 2024 at 13:29 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 217km southwest of Port Macquarie at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port Macquarie, New South Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port Macquarie, New South Wales?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Macquarie on the afternoon of August 23, 2024 at 12:02 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west-southwest of Port Macquarie at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Port Macquarie since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port Macquarie, New South Wales?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port Macquarie. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
