Latest earthquakes near Geelong, Victoria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Geelong, Victoria, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Geelong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Geelong, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Geelong Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Geelong. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Geelong and elsewhere.
Oct 3, 2026 02:01AM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Melbourne in Australia.
Geelong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Geelong, Victoria in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Geelong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Geelong 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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 Geelong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Geelong occurred on Sep 22, 2021 09:15 local time (Australia/Melbourne timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) east-northeast of Geelong, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Geelong in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Geelong, 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 Geelong.
Nearest earthquakes from Geelong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Geelong, 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 Geelong.
When was the last earthquake in Geelong, Victoria?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Geelong on the afternoon of October 17, 2026 at 14:03 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 145km east of Geelong at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Geelong, Victoria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Geelong, Victoria?
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Geelong on the morning of September 22, 2021 at 09:15 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 190km east-northeast of Geelong at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Geelong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Geelong, Victoria?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Geelong. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
