Latest earthquakes near Northern Territory, Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northern Territory, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern Territory? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern Territory, it will show up within minutes.
Northern Territory Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Territory occurred on Oct 5, 2014 08:54 local time (Australia/Darwin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) west of Darwin, at a depth of 16 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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Territory on the night of January 23, 2024 at 01:20 local time (Australia/Darwin). The center of this earthquake was located 113km north-northwest of Darwin 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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Territory on the morning of October 5, 2014 at 08:54 local time (Australia/Darwin). The center of this earthquake was located 129km west of Darwin at a depth of 16km under water in the Timor Sea. 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.
