Latest earthquakes near Rockingham, Western Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rockingham? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rockingham, it will show up within minutes.
Rockingham Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rockingham, 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 Rockingham in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rockingham 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 | 86.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 13.64% |
| 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 Rockingham
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rockingham occurred on Sep 16, 2018 12:56 local time (Australia/Perth timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-southeast of Rockingham, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rockingham in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Oct 14, 1968 10:58, 149 kilometers (93 mi) south-southeast of Rockingham. It is the strongest earthquake near Rockingham in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rockingham, 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 Rockingham.
Nearest earthquakes from Rockingham
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rockingham, 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 Rockingham.
When was the last earthquake in Rockingham, Western Australia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rockingham on the afternoon of February 17, 2026 at 12:56 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-east of Rockingham at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rockingham, Western Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rockingham, Western Australia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rockingham on the morning of October 14, 1968 at 10:58 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 149km east-northeast of Rockingham at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rockingham since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rockingham, Western Australia?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rockingham. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
