Latest earthquakes near Melbourne, Victoria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Melbourne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Melbourne, it will show up within minutes.
Melbourne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Melbourne, Victoria in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Melbourne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Melbourne 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 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 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 Melbourne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Melbourne 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 Melbourne in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Melbourne, 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 Melbourne.
Nearest earthquakes from Melbourne
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Melbourne, 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 Melbourne.
When was the last earthquake in Melbourne, Victoria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Melbourne on the night of May 9, 2024 at 03:58 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 46km south-southeast of Melbourne at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Melbourne, Victoria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Melbourne, Victoria?
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Melbourne 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 Melbourne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Melbourne, Victoria?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Melbourne. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
