Latest earthquakes near Albany, Western Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Albany, Western Australia, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Albany? If an earthquake is happening right now near Albany, it will show up within minutes.
Albany Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Albany, Western 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 Albany in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Albany 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 | 12 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 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 Albany
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Albany occurred on Sep 16, 2018 12:56 local time (Australia/Perth timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 130 kilometers (81 mi) north-west of Albany, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Albany in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Albany, Western 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 Albany.
Nearest earthquakes from Albany
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Albany, Western Australia. 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 Albany.
When was the last earthquake in Albany, Western Australia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Albany on the afternoon of May 14, 2024 at 17:13 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 156km north-northeast of Albany at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Albany, Western Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Albany, Western Australia?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Albany on the afternoon of September 16, 2018 at 12:56 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 130km northwest of Albany at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Albany since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Albany, Western Australia?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Albany. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
