Latest earthquakes near Launceston, Tasmania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Launceston? If an earthquake is happening right now near Launceston, it will show up within minutes.
Launceston Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Launceston, Tasmania in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Launceston in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Launceston 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 Launceston
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Launceston occurred on Oct 8, 2024 19:31 local time (Australia/Hobart timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) south-southwest of Launceston, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Launceston in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Launceston, 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 Launceston.
Nearest earthquakes from Launceston
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Launceston, 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 Launceston.
When was the last earthquake in Launceston, Tasmania?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Launceston on the afternoon of October 17, 2024 at 16:54 local time (Australia/Hobart). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south of Launceston at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Launceston, Tasmania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Launceston, Tasmania?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Launceston on the evening of October 8, 2024 at 19:31 local time (Australia/Hobart). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southwest of Launceston at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Launceston since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Launceston, Tasmania?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Launceston. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
