Latest earthquakes near Northern Territory, Australia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Northern Territory.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 22, 2026 02:09
(Darwin)
M 4.1 225 km NW
from Alice Springs
May 11, 2026 18:50
(Darwin)
M 2.4 44 km NE
from Alice Springs
Apr 5, 2026 03:56
(Darwin)
M 5.5 399 km SW
from Alice Springs
Feb 27, 2026 19:07
(Darwin)
M 2.7 253 km WSW
from Darwin
Jul 5, 2025 23:48
(Darwin)
M 3.2 202 km NNW
from Darwin
Jun 9, 2025 11:18
(Darwin)
M 2.9 266 km WSW
from Darwin
Apr 20, 2025 03:19
(Darwin)
M 2.9 280 km WSW
from Alice Springs
Mar 31, 2025 06:38
(Darwin)
M 2.6 80 km SE
from Darwin
Dec 31, 2024 23:43
(Darwin)
M 2.8 133 km NNE
from Darwin
Dec 31, 2024 11:02
(Darwin)
M 2.6 112 km NW
from Darwin
Dec 9, 2024 01:05
(Darwin)
M 2.6 290 km WNW
from Alice Springs
Oct 1, 2024 18:41
(Darwin)
M 2.5 265 km WNW
from Alice Springs
Aug 24, 2024 09:47
(Darwin)
M 2.9 57 km NNE
from Alice Springs
Jul 1, 2024 08:22
(Darwin)
M 3.6 226 km S
from Darwin
Jan 10, 2023 03:17
(Darwin)
M 7.6 608 km N
from Darwin
Dec 30, 2021 03:55
(Darwin)
M 7.3 653 km NW
from Darwin
Jun 24, 2019 12:23
(Darwin)
M 7.3 698 km NNW
from Darwin

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Northern Territory

Northern Territory Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
May 22, 2026 02:09

Average

A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern Territory, Australia in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern Territory with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northern Territory in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Northern Territory 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Northern Territory (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1 100.0%
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 Northern Territory

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.1
On May 22, 2026 02:09.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.1
On May 22, 2026 02:09.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Territory occurred on May 22, 2026 02:09 local time (Australia/Darwin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-west of Alice Springs, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern Territory in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Northern Territory, Australia 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 Northern Territory.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Northern Territory.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 22, 2026 02:09
(Darwin)
M 4.1 225 km NW
from Alice Springs

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Northern Territory

Earthquakes by city in Northern Territory

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northern Territory, Australia.

Use this regional Northern Territory earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Palmerston.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern Territory.

When was the last earthquake in Northern Territory, Australia?

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Territory on the night of May 22, 2026 at 02:09 local time (Australia/Darwin). The center of this earthquake was located 225km northwest of Alice Springs at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern Territory, Australia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Northern Territory, Australia?

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Territory on the night of May 22, 2026 at 02:09 local time (Australia/Darwin). The center of this earthquake was located 225km northwest of Alice Springs at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northern Territory since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Northern Territory, Australia?

In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Territory. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.