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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Rockhampton.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 21, 2026 11:55
(Brisbane)		 M 2.6 173 km S
from Rockhampton
May 21, 2026 04:06
(Brisbane)		 M 3.5 203 km SE
from Rockhampton
May 18, 2026 07:51
(Brisbane)		 M 3.5 205 km SE
from Rockhampton
Jan 28, 2026 10:34
(Brisbane)		 M 3.4 242 km WNW
from Rockhampton
Sep 20, 2025 10:58
(Brisbane)		 M 3.1 236 km WNW
from Rockhampton
Jun 27, 2025 05:00
(Brisbane)		 M 2.5 203 km SSE
from Rockhampton
May 23, 2025 10:48
(Brisbane)		 M 2.7 218 km ENE
from Rockhampton
May 10, 2025 03:39
(Brisbane)		 M 3.0 282 km S
from Rockhampton
May 9, 2025 06:06
(Brisbane)		 M 2.8 284 km S
from Rockhampton

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Rockhampton

Rockhampton Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
May 21, 2026 11:55

Average

A total of 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rockhampton, Queensland in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Rockhampton with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Strongest earthquakes near Rockhampton

Strongest in 10 years:
no data
No earthquake found.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.6
On Aug 14, 2016 01:31.

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.

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Rockhampton.
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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rockhampton.

When was the last earthquake in Rockhampton, Queensland?

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rockhampton on the morning of May 21, 2026 at 11:55 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 173km south of Rockhampton at a depth of 0km 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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rockhampton on the night of August 14, 2016 at 01:31 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 252km east-southeast of Rockhampton at a depth of 10km under water in the Coral Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rockhampton since the year 1900.