Latest earthquakes near Adelaide, South Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Adelaide? If an earthquake is happening right now near Adelaide, it will show up within minutes.
Adelaide Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Adelaide, South Australia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Adelaide in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Adelaide 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 | 8 | 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 Adelaide
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Adelaide 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 Adelaide in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Adelaide, South 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 Adelaide.
Nearest earthquakes from Adelaide
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Adelaide, South Australia. 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 Adelaide.
When was the last earthquake in Adelaide, South Australia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Adelaide on the evening of December 7, 2025 at 22:32 local time (Australia/Adelaide). The center of this earthquake was located 39km south of Adelaide at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Adelaide, South Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Adelaide, South Australia?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Adelaide 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 Adelaide since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Adelaide, South Australia?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Adelaide. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
