Latest earthquakes near Brisbane, Queensland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brisbane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brisbane, it will show up within minutes.
Brisbane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brisbane, Queensland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brisbane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Brisbane 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 | 3 | 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 Brisbane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brisbane occurred on Aug 16, 2025 09:49 local time (Australia/Brisbane timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 157 kilometers (98 mi) north-west of Brisbane, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brisbane in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.5 earthquake struck on Jul 30, 2015 09:41, 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-west of Brisbane. It is the strongest earthquake near Brisbane in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brisbane, Queensland 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 Brisbane.
Nearest earthquakes from Brisbane
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Brisbane, Queensland. 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 Brisbane.
When was the last earthquake in Brisbane, Queensland?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Brisbane on the night of October 2, 2025 at 04:06 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-northeast of Brisbane at a depth of 10km under water in the Coral Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brisbane, Queensland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brisbane, Queensland?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brisbane on the morning of July 30, 2015 at 09:41 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north-northeast of Brisbane at a depth of 9km under water in the Coral Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brisbane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brisbane, Queensland?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brisbane. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
