Latest earthquakes near Gold Coast, Queensland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gold Coast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gold Coast, it will show up within minutes.
Gold Coast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gold Coast, Queensland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gold Coast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Gold Coast 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 | 2 | 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 Gold Coast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gold Coast occurred on Aug 16, 2025 09:49 local time (Australia/Brisbane timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) north-west of Gold Coast, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gold Coast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.2 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 2015 14:46, 298 kilometers (185 mi) north-west of Gold Coast. It is the strongest earthquake near Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast.
Nearest earthquakes from Gold Coast
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast.
When was the last earthquake in Gold Coast, Queensland?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gold Coast on the night of October 2, 2025 at 04:06 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north-northeast of Gold Coast at a depth of 10km under water in the Coral Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gold Coast, Queensland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gold Coast, Queensland?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gold Coast on the afternoon of August 1, 2015 at 14:46 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-northeast of Gold Coast at a depth of 10km under water in the Coral Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gold Coast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gold Coast, Queensland?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gold Coast. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
