Latest earthquakes near Busselton, Western Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Busselton, Western Australia, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Busselton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Busselton, it will show up within minutes.
Busselton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Busselton, 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 Busselton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Busselton 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 Busselton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Busselton occurred on Sep 16, 2018 12:56 local time (Australia/Perth timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 150 kilometers (93 mi) east-southeast of Busselton, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Busselton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Oct 14, 1968 10:58, 283 kilometers (176 mi) east-southeast of Busselton. It is the strongest earthquake near Busselton 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 Busselton, 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 Busselton.
Nearest earthquakes from Busselton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Busselton, 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 Busselton.
When was the last earthquake in Busselton, Western Australia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Busselton on the evening of December 12, 2024 at 18:15 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 156km east-northeast of Busselton at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Busselton, Western Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Busselton, Western Australia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Busselton on the morning of October 14, 1968 at 10:58 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-east of Busselton at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Busselton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Busselton, Western Australia?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Busselton. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
