Latest earthquakes near Victoria, Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Victoria, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Victoria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Victoria, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Victoria Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Victoria. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Victoria and elsewhere.
Oct 3, 2026 02:01AM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Melbourne in Australia.
Victoria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Victoria, Australia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Victoria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Victoria 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 | 12 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 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 Victoria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Victoria occurred on Sep 22, 2021 09:15 local time (Australia/Melbourne timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) east-northeast of Melbourne, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Victoria in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Victoria, 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 Victoria.
Earthquakes by city in Victoria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Victoria, Australia.
Use this regional Victoria earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ballarat, Melbourne City Centre, Reservoir, Craigieburn, Point Cook, Berwick, Pakenham, Glen Waverley, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, St Albans, Frankston, Sunbury, Saint Albans, Frankston East, Tarneit, Rowville, Mount Waverley, Epping, Preston and Shepparton.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Victoria.
When was the last earthquake in Victoria, Australia?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Victoria on the afternoon of October 17, 2026 at 14:03 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 107km south-east of Melbourne at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Victoria, Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Victoria, Australia?
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Victoria on the morning of September 22, 2021 at 09:15 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 128km east-northeast of Melbourne at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Victoria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Victoria, Australia?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Victoria. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
