Latest earthquakes near Sydney, New South Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sydney? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sydney, it will show up within minutes.
Sydney Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sydney, New South Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sydney in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sydney 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Sydney
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sydney occurred on Apr 23, 2025 02:55 local time (Australia/Sydney timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) north of Sydney, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sydney in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sydney, 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 Sydney.
Nearest earthquakes from Sydney
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sydney, 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 Sydney.
When was the last earthquake in Sydney, New South Wales?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sydney on the afternoon of November 29, 2025 at 17:07 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-southwest of Sydney at a depth of 10km under water in the Tasman Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sydney, New South Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sydney, New South Wales?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sydney on the night of April 23, 2025 at 02:55 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 131km north of Sydney at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sydney since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sydney, New South Wales?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sydney. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
