Latest earthquakes near Mackay, Queensland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mackay, Queensland, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mackay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mackay, it will show up within minutes.
Mackay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mackay, Queensland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mackay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mackay 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 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 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 Mackay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mackay occurred on Aug 18, 2016 14:30 local time (Australia/Brisbane timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) north-northwest of Mackay, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mackay in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mackay, 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 Mackay.
Nearest earthquakes from Mackay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mackay, 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 Mackay.
When was the last earthquake in Mackay, Queensland?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mackay on the night of March 23, 2024 at 02:18 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 129km north of Mackay at a depth of 10km under water in the Coastal Waters Of Great Barrier Reef. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mackay, Queensland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mackay, Queensland?
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mackay on the afternoon of August 18, 2016 at 14:30 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 154km north-northwest of Mackay at a depth of 10km under water in the Coastal Waters Of Great Barrier Reef. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mackay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mackay, Queensland?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mackay. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
