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.
Western Australia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 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 1 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 | 17 | 89.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 10.53% |
| 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 124 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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Australia on the afternoon of May 14, 2024 at 17:13 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-east of Perth at a depth of 5km 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, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western Australia. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
