Latest earthquakes near Tamworth, New South Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tamworth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tamworth, it will show up within minutes.
Tamworth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tamworth, New South Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tamworth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tamworth 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 | 6 | 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 Tamworth
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tamworth occurred on Aug 23, 2024 12:02 local time (Australia/Sydney timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 142 kilometers (88 mi) south of Tamworth, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tamworth in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tamworth, 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 Tamworth.
Nearest earthquakes from Tamworth
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tamworth, 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 Tamworth.
When was the last earthquake in Tamworth, New South Wales?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamworth on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 12:46 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 172km south of Tamworth at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tamworth, New South Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tamworth, New South Wales?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamworth on the afternoon of August 23, 2024 at 12:02 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 142km south of Tamworth at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tamworth since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tamworth, New South Wales?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tamworth. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
