Latest earthquakes near Warrnambool, Victoria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Warrnambool? If an earthquake is happening right now near Warrnambool, it will show up within minutes.
Warrnambool Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Warrnambool, Victoria in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Warrnambool in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Warrnambool 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 | 2 | 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 Warrnambool
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Warrnambool occurred on Oct 22, 2023 02:11 local time (Australia/Melbourne timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) east-southeast of Warrnambool, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Warrnambool in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Warrnambool, 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 Warrnambool.
Nearest earthquakes from Warrnambool
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Warrnambool, 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 Warrnambool.
When was the last earthquake in Warrnambool, Victoria?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Warrnambool on the morning of April 4, 2026 at 09:44 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 260km east of Warrnambool at a depth of 8km under water in the Bass Strait. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Warrnambool, Victoria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Warrnambool, Victoria?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Warrnambool on the night of October 22, 2023 at 02:11 local time (Australia/Melbourne). The center of this earthquake was located 95km east-southeast of Warrnambool at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Warrnambool since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Warrnambool, Victoria?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Warrnambool. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
