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.
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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near South Australia on the morning of July 16, 2025 at 07:17 local time (Australia/Adelaide). The center of this earthquake was located 117km north-northeast of Adelaide at a depth of 5km 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.
