Latest earthquakes near Toowoomba, Queensland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Toowoomba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Toowoomba, it will show up within minutes.
Toowoomba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Toowoomba, Queensland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Toowoomba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Toowoomba occurred on Feb 16, 2015 01:57 local time (Australia/Brisbane timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) north-northwest of Toowoomba, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Toowoomba in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Toowoomba, 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 Toowoomba.
Nearest earthquakes from Toowoomba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Toowoomba, 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 Toowoomba.
When was the last earthquake in Toowoomba, Queensland?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Toowoomba on the morning of June 29, 2024 at 07:33 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-northwest of Toowoomba at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Toowoomba, Queensland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Toowoomba, Queensland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Toowoomba on the night of February 16, 2015 at 01:57 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-northwest of Toowoomba at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Toowoomba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Toowoomba, Queensland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Toowoomba. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
