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.
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.
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.
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 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wollongong on the evening of February 22, 2025 at 20:45 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 161km west-southwest of Wollongong at a depth of 3km 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.
