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List of latest earthquakes near Christmas Island.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 26, 2023 02:51
(Christmas)
M 3.1 295 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Oct 31, 2023 19:05
(Christmas)
M 3.6 295 km NE
from Flying Fish Cove
Oct 31, 2023 13:08
(Christmas)
M 4.4 291 km E
from Flying Fish Cove
Oct 31, 2023 11:01
(Christmas)
M 3.7 176 km N
from Flying Fish Cove
Oct 19, 2023 21:08
(Christmas)
M 5.1 335 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Sep 30, 2023 13:33
(Christmas)
M 4.9 150 km N
from Flying Fish Cove
Sep 18, 2023 03:11
(Christmas)
M 3.1 284 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Aug 17, 2023 11:28
(Christmas)
M 5.4 326 km N
from Flying Fish Cove
Aug 13, 2023 09:46
(Christmas)
M 4.1 164 km ENE
from Flying Fish Cove
Aug 10, 2023 06:10
(Christmas)
M 4.4 289 km NE
from Flying Fish Cove
Jul 9, 2023 03:40
(Christmas)
M 3.1 284 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Jul 5, 2023 20:33
(Christmas)
M 4.5 284 km N
from Flying Fish Cove
Jun 27, 2023 04:37
(Christmas)
M 3.4 296 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Jun 2, 2023 18:20
(Christmas)
M 3.7 299 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
May 15, 2023 02:05
(Christmas)
M 3.7 289 km NE
from Flying Fish Cove
May 10, 2023 12:11
(Christmas)
M 3.4 298 km N
from Flying Fish Cove
May 10, 2023 02:42
(Christmas)
M 3.1 296 km N
from Flying Fish Cove
May 6, 2023 00:25
(Christmas)
M 3.6 242 km NE
from Flying Fish Cove
Apr 25, 2023 05:30
(Christmas)
M 3.8 297 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Apr 6, 2023 09:31
(Christmas)
M 3.8 212 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Apr 6, 2023 09:31
(Christmas)
M 4.3 173 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Apr 5, 2023 18:10
(Christmas)
M 3.9 178 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Mar 30, 2023 20:46
(Christmas)
M 2.8 288 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Mar 29, 2023 18:21
(Christmas)
M 4.4 196 km NE
from Flying Fish Cove
Mar 20, 2023 09:07
(Christmas)
M 3.3 295 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Christmas Island

Recent Christmas Island Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Christmas Island. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Christmas Island and elsewhere.

Christmas Island Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
18 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 26, 2023 02:51

Average

A total of 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Christmas Island in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Christmas Island roughly every 20 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Christmas Island in 2020. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Christmas Island that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Christmas Island with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Christmas Island in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Christmas Island 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Christmas Island (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 169 93.37%
Mag. 5 12 6.63%
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 Christmas Island

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.8
On Nov 8, 2016 04:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 17, 2006 15:19.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Christmas Island occurred on Nov 8, 2016 04:31 local time (Indian/Christmas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) north-northwest of Flying Fish Cove, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Christmas Island in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 2006 15:19, 229 kilometers (142 mi) north-northwest of Flying Fish Cove. It is the strongest earthquake near Christmas Island in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Christmas Island.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 8, 2016 04:31
(Christmas)
M 5.8 273 km NNW
from Flying Fish Cove
Dec 19, 2015 22:03
(Christmas)
M 5.7 272 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Jun 12, 2017 06:15
(Christmas)
M 5.7 242 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Jul 15, 2016 01:28
(Christmas)
M 5.4 255 km E
from Flying Fish Cove
May 18, 2016 04:08
(Christmas)
M 5.2 207 km E
from Flying Fish Cove
Aug 24, 2020 00:38
(Christmas)
M 5.2 288 km ENE
from Flying Fish Cove
Jan 8, 2019 16:54
(Christmas)
M 5.2 299 km NNE
from Flying Fish Cove
Feb 18, 2022 02:50
(Christmas)
M 5.1 188 km NE
from Flying Fish Cove
Oct 25, 2021 13:52
(Christmas)
M 5.1 266 km ENE
from Flying Fish Cove
Oct 14, 2018 02:38
(Christmas)
M 5.1 179 km N
from Flying Fish Cove

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Christmas Island

Earthquakes by region of Christmas Island

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Christmas Island.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Christmas Island.

When was the last earthquake in Christmas Island?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Christmas Island on the night of November 26, 2023 at 02:51 local time (Indian/Christmas). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north-northeast of Flying Fish Cove at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Christmas Island in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Christmas Island?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Christmas Island on the afternoon of July 17, 2006 at 15:19 local time (Indian/Christmas). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-east of Flying Fish Cove at a depth of 20km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Christmas Island since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Christmas Island?

In the past 10 years, 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Christmas Island. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.