Latest earthquakes near Bairnsdale, Victoria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bairnsdale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bairnsdale, it will show up within minutes.
Bairnsdale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bairnsdale, Victoria in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bairnsdale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bairnsdale 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 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 Bairnsdale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bairnsdale occurred on Sep 22, 2021 09:15 local time (Australia/Melbourne timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) west-northwest of Bairnsdale, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bairnsdale in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bairnsdale, Victoria 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 Bairnsdale.
Nearest earthquakes from Bairnsdale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bairnsdale, Victoria. 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 Bairnsdale.
When was the last earthquake in Bairnsdale, Victoria?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bairnsdale on the evening of December 9, 2024 at 19:44 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 185km west-northwest of Bairnsdale at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bairnsdale, Victoria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bairnsdale, Victoria?
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bairnsdale on the morning of September 22, 2021 at 09:15 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 117km west-northwest of Bairnsdale at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bairnsdale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bairnsdale, Victoria?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bairnsdale. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
