Latest earthquakes near Cairns, Queensland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cairns, Queensland, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cairns? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cairns, it will show up within minutes.
Cairns Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cairns, Queensland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cairns in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cairns 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 Cairns
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cairns occurred on Jun 7, 2023 22:13 local time (Australia/Brisbane timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) east of Cairns, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cairns in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cairns, 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 Cairns.
Nearest earthquakes from Cairns
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cairns, 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 Cairns.
When was the last earthquake in Cairns, Queensland?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cairns on the evening of October 6, 2024 at 18:10 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 202km west of Cairns at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cairns, Queensland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cairns, Queensland?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cairns on the evening of June 7, 2023 at 22:13 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 135km east of Cairns at a depth of 11km under water in the Coral Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cairns since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cairns, Queensland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cairns. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
