Latest earthquakes near Western Australia, Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Western Australia, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Western Australia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Western Australia, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Apr 10 15:05 Perth) |
M 2.6 | 187 km SE from Perth |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 10 03:23 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 132 km E from Perth |
| 5 days ago (Apr 5 21:09 Perth) |
M 2.6 | 134 km E from Perth |
| 5 days ago (Apr 5 18:33 Perth) |
M 2.1 | 132 km E from Perth |
| 5 days ago (Apr 5 02:39 Perth) |
M 2.9 | 117 km ENE from Perth |
| 6 days ago (Apr 4 15:49 Perth) |
M 2.1 | 254 km NE from Perth |
| 10 days ago (Mar 31 19:17 Perth) |
M 2.2 | 184 km ENE from Perth |
| 10 days ago (Mar 31 01:41 Perth) |
M 2.2 | 193 km E from Perth |
| 11 days ago (Mar 30 11:44 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 118 km ENE from Perth |
| 12 days ago (Mar 29 18:31 Perth) |
M 2.8 | 193 km E from Perth |
| 12 days ago (Mar 29 16:18 Perth) |
M 3.1 | 199 km E from Perth |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 20:42 Perth) |
M 2.2 | 184 km ENE from Perth |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 12:36 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 183 km ENE from Perth |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 11:49 Perth) |
M 2.0 | 182 km ENE from Perth |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 11:40 Perth) |
M 2.1 | 183 km ENE from Perth |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 10:54 Perth) |
M 4.2 | 194 km ENE from Perth |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 06:48 Perth) |
M 3.8 | 185 km ENE from Perth |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 03:19 Perth) |
M 2.0 | 181 km ENE from Perth |
| 14 days ago (Mar 27 00:42 Perth) |
M 2.6 | 183 km ENE from Perth |
| 17 days ago (Mar 24 02:51 Perth) |
M 2.8 | 186 km ENE from Perth |
| 18 days ago (Mar 23 13:02 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 286 km ESE from Perth |
| 19 days ago (Mar 22 18:54 Perth) |
M 2.6 | 139 km E from Geraldton |
| 20 days ago (Mar 21 18:11 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 274 km N from Perth |
| 20 days ago (Mar 21 01:19 Perth) |
M 2.1 | 179 km ENE from Perth |
| 20 days ago (Mar 21 00:32 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 179 km ENE from Perth |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Western Australia
Western Australia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Western Australia, Australia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Western Australia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Western Australia 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 | 23 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 8.0% |
| 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 Western Australia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Western Australia occurred on Sep 16, 2018 12:56 local time (Australia/Perth timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-southeast of Perth, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Western Australia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Oct 14, 1968 10:58, 122 kilometers (76 mi) south-southeast of Perth. It is the strongest earthquake near Western Australia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Western Australia, 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 Western Australia.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2018 12:56 (Perth) |
M 5.3 | 276 km SSE from Perth |
| Nov 9, 2018 05:07 (Perth) |
M 5.2 | 282 km SSE from Perth |
| Jan 25, 2022 05:24 (Perth) |
M 4.9 | 193 km SE from Perth |
| Jan 5, 2023 13:12 (Perth) |
M 4.7 | 300 km SE from Perth |
| Aug 19, 2024 02:05 (Perth) |
M 4.6 | 188 km ENE from Perth |
| Oct 13, 2018 00:31 (Perth) |
M 4.5 | 283 km SSE from Perth |
| Jan 3, 2017 23:30 (Perth) |
M 4.5 | 288 km ENE from Perth |
| Feb 5, 2023 08:40 (Perth) |
M 4.5 | 180 km ESE from Perth |
| Feb 5, 2023 08:39 (Perth) |
M 4.4 | 196 km SE from Perth |
| Aug 19, 2024 02:33 (Perth) |
M 4.4 | 187 km ENE from Perth |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Western Australia
Earthquakes by city in Western Australia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Western Australia, Australia.
Use this regional Western Australia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mandurah, Bunbury, Canning Vale, Baldivis, Kwinana, Dianella, Thornlie, Ellenbrook, Morley, Gosnells, Ballajura, Willetton and Scarborough.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Western Australia.
When was the last earthquake in Western Australia, Australia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Australia on the afternoon of April 10, 2025 at 15:05 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south-east of Perth at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Western Australia, Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Western Australia, Australia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Australia on the morning of October 14, 1968 at 10:58 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 122km east-northeast of Perth at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Western Australia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Western Australia, Australia?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western Australia. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
