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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Apr 5 05:54 Adelaide) |
M 2.3 | 259 km N from Adelaide |
| 11 days ago (Mar 30 00:01 Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 193 km N from Adelaide |
| 13 days ago (Mar 27 13:58 Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 214 km N from Adelaide |
| 15 days ago (Mar 26 00:13 Adelaide) |
M 2.5 | 67 km ENE from Adelaide |
| 63 days ago (Feb 5 12:05 Adelaide) |
M 3.1 | 293 km SSE from Adelaide |
| 66 days ago (Feb 2 08:44 Adelaide) |
M 2.4 | 176 km N from Adelaide |
| 68 days ago (Jan 31 16:40 Adelaide) |
M 2.6 | 235 km NW from Adelaide |
| 70 days ago (Jan 29 13:45 Adelaide) |
M 2.1 | 62 km ESE from Adelaide |
| 84 days ago (Jan 16 00:18 Adelaide) |
M 3.1 | 257 km N from Adelaide |
| Dec 20, 2024 13:55 (Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 197 km N from Adelaide |
| 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 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 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 1, 2024 02:42 (Adelaide) |
M 3.0 | 245 km NNE from Adelaide |
| Aug 24, 2024 11:14 (Adelaide) |
M 2.4 | 268 km WNW from Adelaide |
| Aug 20, 2024 10:28 (Adelaide) |
M 2.5 | 258 km NW from Adelaide |
| Aug 7, 2024 11:54 (Adelaide) |
M 2.2 | 242 km N from Adelaide |
| Aug 7, 2024 11:09 (Adelaide) |
M 2.9 | 111 km NE from Adelaide |
| Jul 29, 2024 23:55 (Adelaide) |
M 2.6 | 270 km NW from Adelaide |
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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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2023 09:53 (Adelaide) |
M 4.9 | 244 km NNE from Adelaide |
| Oct 9, 2021 03:17 (Adelaide) |
M 4.8 | 231 km ESE from Adelaide |
| Jun 19, 2016 11:24 (Adelaide) |
M 4.5 | 224 km WSW from Adelaide |
| 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 |
| Apr 24, 2017 17:07 (Adelaide) |
M 4.0 | 294 km N from Adelaide |
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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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2022 07:20 (Adelaide) |
M 4.0 | 28 km SE from Adelaide |
| 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 |
| Jun 19, 2016 11:24 (Adelaide) |
M 4.5 | 224 km WSW from Adelaide |
| Oct 9, 2021 03:17 (Adelaide) |
M 4.8 | 231 km ESE from Adelaide |
| Nov 22, 2018 02:28 (Adelaide) |
M 4.2 | 241 km NW from Adelaide |
| Mar 23, 2023 09:53 (Adelaide) |
M 4.9 | 244 km NNE from Adelaide |
| Apr 24, 2017 17:07 (Adelaide) |
M 4.0 | 294 km N from Adelaide |
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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 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Adelaide 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 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.
