Latest earthquakes near Wollongong, New South Wales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wollongong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wollongong, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 11:57 Sydney) |
M 3.1 | 204 km N from Wollongong |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 20:00 Sydney) |
M 2.3 | 176 km NNE from Wollongong |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 00:02 Sydney) |
M 2.2 | 203 km W from Wollongong |
| 12 days ago (Mar 19 18:02 Sydney) |
M 2.6 | 221 km SSW from Wollongong |
| 13 days ago (Mar 19 01:49 Sydney) |
M 2.4 | 176 km NNE from Wollongong |
| 19 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Sydney) |
M 2.9 | 208 km WNW from Wollongong |
| 19 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 205 km WNW from Wollongong |
| 23 days ago (Mar 8 22:21 Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 175 km NNE from Wollongong |
| 30 days ago (Mar 1 22:02 Sydney) |
M 3.3 | 240 km N from Wollongong |
| 37 days ago (Feb 22 20:45 Sydney) |
M 2.0 | 162 km WSW from Wollongong |
| 58 days ago (Feb 1 12:58 Sydney) |
M 2.1 | 163 km WSW from Wollongong |
| 59 days ago (Jan 31 15:13 Sydney) |
M 2.4 | 166 km WSW from Wollongong |
| 72 days ago (Jan 18 23:01 Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 213 km SW from Wollongong |
| 73 days ago (Jan 17 14:52 Sydney) |
M 2.8 | 233 km N from Wollongong |
| 76 days ago (Jan 14 21:55 Sydney) |
M 2.7 | 224 km N from Wollongong |
| 77 days ago (Jan 14 07:30 Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 259 km NE from Wollongong |
| 85 days ago (Jan 5 13:16 Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 241 km NW from Wollongong |
| 93 days ago (Dec 28 09:19 Sydney) |
M 2.6 | 206 km WNW from Wollongong |
| Dec 21, 2024 12:46 (Sydney) |
M 2.7 | 200 km N from Wollongong |
| Dec 10, 2024 02:19 (Sydney) |
M 2.4 | 182 km W from Wollongong |
| Dec 9, 2024 00:59 (Sydney) |
M 2.7 | 289 km NNW from Wollongong |
| Nov 23, 2024 01:13 (Sydney) |
M 2.1 | 33 km NNW from Wollongong |
| Nov 16, 2024 13:29 (Sydney) |
M 2.4 | 177 km NNE from Wollongong |
| Nov 12, 2024 12:12 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 237 km N from Wollongong |
| Nov 8, 2024 07:16 (Sydney) |
M 2.5 | 223 km N from Wollongong |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Wollongong
Wollongong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wollongong, New South Wales in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wollongong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wollongong 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 | 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 Wollongong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wollongong occurred on Aug 23, 2024 12:02 local time (Australia/Sydney timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) north of Wollongong, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wollongong in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wollongong, 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 Wollongong.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 12:02 (Sydney) |
M 4.8 | 230 km N from Wollongong |
| Aug 24, 2024 16:31 (Sydney) |
M 4.5 | 233 km N from Wollongong |
| Sep 7, 2024 05:58 (Sydney) |
M 4.4 | 233 km N from Wollongong |
| Nov 12, 2024 12:12 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 237 km N from Wollongong |
| Dec 16, 2019 16:29 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 231 km N from Wollongong |
| Apr 14, 2017 02:31 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 204 km WNW from Wollongong |
| Jun 7, 2016 10:02 (Sydney) |
M 4.1 | 180 km NE from Wollongong |
| Nov 5, 2022 09:45 (Sydney) |
M 4.0 | 186 km W from Wollongong |
| May 3, 2020 03:48 (Sydney) |
M 4.0 | 230 km N from Wollongong |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Wollongong
Nearest earthquakes from Wollongong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wollongong, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2016 10:02 (Sydney) |
M 4.1 | 180 km NE from Wollongong |
| Nov 5, 2022 09:45 (Sydney) |
M 4.0 | 186 km W from Wollongong |
| Apr 14, 2017 02:31 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 204 km WNW from Wollongong |
| Aug 23, 2024 12:02 (Sydney) |
M 4.8 | 230 km N from Wollongong |
| May 3, 2020 03:48 (Sydney) |
M 4.0 | 230 km N from Wollongong |
| Dec 16, 2019 16:29 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 231 km N from Wollongong |
| Sep 7, 2024 05:58 (Sydney) |
M 4.4 | 233 km N from Wollongong |
| Aug 24, 2024 16:31 (Sydney) |
M 4.5 | 233 km N from Wollongong |
| Nov 12, 2024 12:12 (Sydney) |
M 4.2 | 237 km N from Wollongong |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Wollongong
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wollongong.
When was the last earthquake in Wollongong, New South Wales?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Wollongong on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 11:57 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 204km north of Wollongong at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wollongong, New South Wales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wollongong, New South Wales?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Wollongong on the afternoon of August 23, 2024 at 12:02 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north of Wollongong at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wollongong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wollongong, New South Wales?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wollongong. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
