Latest earthquakes near Tasmania, Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tasmania, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tasmania? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tasmania, it will show up within minutes.
Tasmania Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tasmania, Australia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tasmania in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Tasmania 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 | 1 | 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 Tasmania
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tasmania occurred on Oct 8, 2024 19:31 local time (Australia/Hobart timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) south-west of Hobart, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tasmania in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tasmania, 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 Tasmania.
Earthquakes by city in Tasmania
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tasmania, Australia.
Use this regional Tasmania earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Burnie.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tasmania.
When was the last earthquake in Tasmania, Australia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tasmania on the night of November 26, 2024 at 04:12 local time (Australia/Hobart). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west-northwest of Launceston at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tasmania, Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tasmania, Australia?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tasmania on the evening of October 8, 2024 at 19:31 local time (Australia/Hobart). The center of this earthquake was located 128km southwest of Hobart at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tasmania since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tasmania, Australia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tasmania. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
