Latest earthquakes near Townsville, Queensland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Townsville, Queensland, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Townsville? If an earthquake is happening right now near Townsville, it will show up within minutes.
Townsville Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Townsville, Queensland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Townsville in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Townsville 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 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 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 Townsville
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Townsville occurred on Apr 15, 2020 17:11 local time (Australia/Brisbane timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) east-southeast of Townsville, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Townsville in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.7 earthquake struck on Aug 18, 2016 14:30, 211 kilometers (131 mi) east-southeast of Townsville. It is the strongest earthquake near Townsville in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Townsville, 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 Townsville.
Nearest earthquakes from Townsville
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Townsville, 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 Townsville.
When was the last earthquake in Townsville, Queensland?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Townsville on the morning of August 26, 2026 at 06:17 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 221km north of Townsville at a depth of 3km under water in the Coastal Waters Of Great Barrier Reef. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Townsville, Queensland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Townsville, Queensland?
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Townsville on the afternoon of August 18, 2016 at 14:30 local time (Australia/Brisbane). The center of this earthquake was located 211km east-southeast of Townsville at a depth of 10km under water in the Coastal Waters Of Great Barrier Reef. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Townsville since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Townsville, Queensland?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Townsville. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
