Latest earthquakes near Perth, Western Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Perth, Western Australia, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Perth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Perth, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Apr 10 03:23 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 132 km E from Perth |
| 4 days ago (Apr 5 21:09 Perth) |
M 2.6 | 134 km E from Perth |
| 4 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 |
| 5 days ago (Apr 4 15:49 Perth) |
M 2.1 | 254 km NE from Perth |
| 9 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 |
| 10 days ago (Mar 30 11:44 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 118 km ENE from Perth |
| 11 days ago (Mar 29 18:31 Perth) |
M 2.8 | 193 km E from Perth |
| 11 days ago (Mar 29 16:18 Perth) |
M 3.1 | 199 km E from Perth |
| 13 days ago (Mar 27 20:42 Perth) |
M 2.2 | 184 km ENE from Perth |
| 13 days ago (Mar 27 12:36 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 183 km ENE from Perth |
| 13 days ago (Mar 27 11:49 Perth) |
M 2.0 | 182 km ENE from Perth |
| 13 days ago (Mar 27 11:40 Perth) |
M 2.1 | 183 km ENE from Perth |
| 13 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 |
| 17 days ago (Mar 23 13:02 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 286 km ESE from Perth |
| 19 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 |
| 23 days ago (Mar 18 06:35 Perth) |
M 2.5 | 180 km ENE from Perth |
| 23 days ago (Mar 18 02:56 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 179 km ENE from Perth |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Perth
Perth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Perth, Western 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 Perth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Perth 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 | 19 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 9.52% |
| 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 Perth
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth, 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 Perth.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oct 13, 2018 00:31 (Perth) |
M 4.5 | 283 km SSE from Perth |
| Sep 16, 2019 06:05 (Perth) |
M 4.4 | 266 km NE from Perth |
| Aug 19, 2024 02:33 (Perth) |
M 4.4 | 187 km ENE from Perth |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Perth
Nearest earthquakes from Perth
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Perth, Western Australia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 74 days ago (Jan 26 02:11 Perth) |
M 4.0 | 143 km ENE from Perth |
| Jan 25, 2022 05:50 (Perth) |
M 4.2 | 174 km ESE from Perth |
| Feb 5, 2023 08:40 (Perth) |
M 4.5 | 180 km ESE from Perth |
| Aug 19, 2024 02:33 (Perth) |
M 4.4 | 187 km ENE from Perth |
| Jan 5, 2022 19:37 (Perth) |
M 4.0 | 189 km SE from Perth |
| Aug 19, 2024 02:05 (Perth) |
M 4.6 | 188 km ENE from Perth |
| Jan 22, 2022 15:40 (Perth) |
M 4.2 | 192 km SE from Perth |
| Jan 25, 2022 05:24 (Perth) |
M 4.9 | 193 km SE from Perth |
| 13 days ago (Mar 27 10:54 Perth) |
M 4.2 | 194 km ENE from Perth |
| Feb 5, 2023 08:39 (Perth) |
M 4.4 | 196 km SE from Perth |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Perth
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Perth.
When was the last earthquake in Perth, Western Australia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Perth on the night of April 10, 2025 at 03:23 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 132km east of Perth at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Perth, Western Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Perth, Western Australia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Perth 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 Perth since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Perth, Western Australia?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Perth. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
