Latest earthquakes near Alice Springs, Northern Territory today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alice Springs? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alice Springs, it will show up within minutes.
Alice Springs Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alice Springs, Northern Territory in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alice Springs in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Alice Springs, Northern Territory 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 Alice Springs.
Nearest earthquakes from Alice Springs
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alice Springs, Northern Territory. 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 Alice Springs.
When was the last earthquake in Alice Springs, Northern Territory?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs, Northern Territory in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alice Springs, Northern Territory?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alice Springs, Northern Territory?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alice Springs. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
