Latest earthquakes near Rockhampton, Queensland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rockhampton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rockhampton, it will show up within minutes.
Rockhampton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rockhampton, Queensland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rockhampton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rockhampton occurred on Feb 16, 2015 01:57 local time (Australia/Brisbane timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-southeast of Rockhampton, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rockhampton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rockhampton, 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 Rockhampton.
Nearest earthquakes from Rockhampton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rockhampton, 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 Rockhampton.
When was the last earthquake in Rockhampton, Queensland?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rockhampton on the morning of June 29, 2024 at 07:33 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-southeast of Rockhampton at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rockhampton, Queensland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rockhampton, Queensland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Rockhampton on the night of February 16, 2015 at 01:57 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 223km south-southeast of Rockhampton at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rockhampton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rockhampton, Queensland?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rockhampton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
