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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 11:57 Sydney) |
M 3.1 | 218 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 20:00 Sydney) |
M 2.3 | 218 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| 13 days ago (Mar 19 01:49 Sydney) |
M 2.4 | 218 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| 23 days ago (Mar 8 22:21 Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 220 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| 30 days ago (Mar 1 22:02 Sydney) |
M 3.3 | 231 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| 73 days ago (Jan 17 14:52 Sydney) |
M 2.8 | 217 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| 76 days ago (Jan 14 21:55 Sydney) |
M 2.7 | 225 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| 77 days ago (Jan 14 07:30 Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 126 km SSW from Port Macquarie |
| Dec 21, 2024 12:46 (Sydney) |
M 2.7 | 219 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| Nov 16, 2024 13:29 (Sydney) |
M 2.4 | 217 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| Nov 12, 2024 12:12 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 227 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Nov 8, 2024 07:16 (Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 202 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| Nov 6, 2024 21:23 (Sydney) |
M 2.6 | 201 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 30, 2024 04:15 (Sydney) |
M 2.2 | 217 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 28, 2024 00:28 (Sydney) |
M 2.1 | 220 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 27, 2024 04:51 (Sydney) |
M 2.1 | 218 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 27, 2024 04:42 (Sydney) |
M 2.7 | 217 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 27, 2024 04:16 (Sydney) |
M 2.7 | 219 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 26, 2024 02:52 (Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 220 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 25, 2024 03:04 (Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 219 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 13, 2024 16:39 (Sydney) |
M 2.3 | 218 km SW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 10, 2024 05:22 (Sydney) |
M 2.8 | 201 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Oct 1, 2024 03:01 (Sydney) |
M 3.2 | 248 km WNW from Port Macquarie |
| Sep 26, 2024 15:30 (Sydney) |
M 2.6 | 219 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Sep 26, 2024 15:29 (Sydney) |
M 2.7 | 219 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Port Macquarie
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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 12:02 (Sydney) |
M 4.8 | 228 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Aug 24, 2024 16:31 (Sydney) |
M 4.5 | 227 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Sep 7, 2024 05:58 (Sydney) |
M 4.4 | 230 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Nov 12, 2024 12:12 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 227 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Dec 16, 2019 16:29 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 223 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Jun 7, 2016 10:02 (Sydney) |
M 4.1 | 232 km S from Port Macquarie |
| May 3, 2020 03:48 (Sydney) |
M 4.0 | 224 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2020 03:48 (Sydney) |
M 4.0 | 224 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Dec 16, 2019 16:29 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 223 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Nov 12, 2024 12:12 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 227 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Aug 24, 2024 16:31 (Sydney) |
M 4.5 | 227 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Aug 23, 2024 12:02 (Sydney) |
M 4.8 | 228 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Sep 7, 2024 05:58 (Sydney) |
M 4.4 | 230 km WSW from Port Macquarie |
| Jun 7, 2016 10:02 (Sydney) |
M 4.1 | 232 km S from Port Macquarie |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Port Macquarie
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Macquarie on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 11:57 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 218km southwest of Port Macquarie at a depth of 4km 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.
