Latest earthquakes near Geraldton, Western Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Geraldton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Geraldton, it will show up within minutes.
Geraldton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Geraldton, Western Australia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Geraldton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Geraldton 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 | 1 | 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 Geraldton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Geraldton occurred on Oct 21, 2021 11:21 local time (Australia/Perth timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 183 kilometers (114 mi) west of Geraldton, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Geraldton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1941 09:35, 270 kilometers (168 mi) west of Geraldton. It is the strongest earthquake near Geraldton 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 Geraldton, 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 Geraldton.
Nearest earthquakes from Geraldton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Geraldton, 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 Geraldton.
When was the last earthquake in Geraldton, Western Australia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Geraldton on the morning of September 3, 2024 at 06:52 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 224km east of Geraldton at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Geraldton, Western Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Geraldton, Western Australia?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Geraldton on the morning of April 29, 1941 at 09:35 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-east of Geraldton at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Geraldton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Geraldton, Western Australia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Geraldton. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
