Latest earthquakes near Hobart, Tasmania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hobart? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hobart, it will show up within minutes.
Hobart Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hobart, Tasmania in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hobart in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Hobart 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 Hobart
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hobart 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 Hobart in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hobart, Tasmania 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 Hobart.
Nearest earthquakes from Hobart
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hobart, Tasmania. 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 Hobart.
When was the last earthquake in Hobart, Tasmania?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hobart on the afternoon of October 17, 2024 at 16:54 local time (Australia/Hobart). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south-southwest of Hobart at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hobart, Tasmania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hobart, Tasmania?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hobart 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 Hobart since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hobart, Tasmania?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hobart. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
