Latest earthquakes near South Australia, Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Australia, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Australia? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Australia, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Apr 5 05:54 Adelaide) |
M 2.3 | 259 km N from Adelaide |
| 12 days ago (Mar 30 00:01 Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 193 km N from Adelaide |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 13:58 Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 214 km N from Adelaide |
| 16 days ago (Mar 26 00:13 Adelaide) |
M 2.5 | 67 km ENE from Adelaide |
| 64 days ago (Feb 5 12:05 Adelaide) |
M 3.1 | 293 km SSE from Adelaide |
| 67 days ago (Feb 2 08:44 Adelaide) |
M 2.4 | 176 km N from Adelaide |
| 69 days ago (Jan 31 16:40 Adelaide) |
M 2.6 | 235 km NW from Adelaide |
| 71 days ago (Jan 29 13:45 Adelaide) |
M 2.1 | 62 km ESE from Adelaide |
| 85 days ago (Jan 16 00:18 Adelaide) |
M 3.1 | 257 km N from Adelaide |
| 89 days ago (Jan 11 04:17 Adelaide) |
M 2.6 | 75 km WSW from Mount Gambier |
| Dec 24, 2024 18:43 (Adelaide) |
M 2.8 | 84 km W from Mount Gambier |
| Dec 20, 2024 13:55 (Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 197 km N from Adelaide |
| Dec 16, 2024 18:23 (Adelaide) |
M 2.8 | 89 km W from Mount Gambier |
| Dec 5, 2024 07:19 (Adelaide) |
M 2.5 | 140 km WSW from Adelaide |
| Nov 11, 2024 09:29 (Adelaide) |
M 3.0 | 257 km N from Adelaide |
| Oct 31, 2024 03:26 (Adelaide) |
M 2.8 | 192 km SE from Mount Gambier |
| Oct 27, 2024 08:01 (Adelaide) |
M 2.4 | 174 km N from Adelaide |
| Oct 20, 2024 18:11 (Adelaide) |
M 2.5 | 257 km NW from Adelaide |
| Oct 12, 2024 07:00 (Adelaide) |
M 2.2 | 239 km N from Adelaide |
| Oct 1, 2024 23:15 (Adelaide) |
M 2.1 | 153 km N from Adelaide |
| Sep 27, 2024 11:44 (Adelaide) |
M 3.1 | 177 km E from Mount Gambier |
| Sep 23, 2024 03:03 (Adelaide) |
M 2.3 | 162 km N from Adelaide |
| Sep 22, 2024 12:17 (Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 205 km N from Adelaide |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:09 (Adelaide) |
M 3.6 | 188 km N from Adelaide |
| Sep 14, 2024 02:17 (Adelaide) |
M 3.1 | 99 km WNW from Mount Gambier |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Australia
South Australia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Australia, Australia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Australia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near South Australia 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 | 11 | 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 South Australia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Australia occurred on Mar 23, 2023 09:53 local time (Australia/Adelaide timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-northeast of Adelaide, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Australia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South Australia, Australia 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 South Australia.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2023 09:53 (Adelaide) |
M 4.9 | 244 km NNE from Adelaide |
| Oct 22, 2023 01:41 (Adelaide) |
M 4.8 | 257 km ESE from Mount Gambier |
| Oct 9, 2021 03:17 (Adelaide) |
M 4.8 | 231 km ESE from Adelaide |
| Sep 17, 2015 12:14 (Adelaide) |
M 4.8 | 265 km SSE from Mount Gambier |
| Jun 19, 2016 11:24 (Adelaide) |
M 4.5 | 224 km WSW from Adelaide |
| Dec 28, 2022 09:40 (Adelaide) |
M 4.4 | 109 km WSW from Mount Gambier |
| May 14, 2020 15:23 (Adelaide) |
M 4.4 | 137 km N from Adelaide |
| Apr 17, 2024 16:06 (Adelaide) |
M 4.3 | 194 km N from Adelaide |
| Nov 22, 2018 02:28 (Adelaide) |
M 4.2 | 241 km NW from Adelaide |
| Mar 6, 2022 07:20 (Adelaide) |
M 4.0 | 28 km SE from Adelaide |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near South Australia
Earthquakes by city in South Australia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Australia, Australia.
Use this regional South Australia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Adelaide Hills, Morphett Vale, Gawler, Adelaide city centre, Parafield Gardens and Paralowie.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Australia.
When was the last earthquake in South Australia, Australia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near South Australia on the night of April 5, 2025 at 05:54 local time (Australia/Adelaide). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north of Adelaide at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Australia, Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Australia, Australia?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near South Australia on the morning of March 23, 2023 at 09:53 local time (Australia/Adelaide). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-northeast of Adelaide at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Australia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Australia, Australia?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Australia. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
