Latest earthquakes near Flying Fish Cove today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Flying Fish Cove? If an earthquake is happening right now near Flying Fish Cove, it will show up within minutes.
Flying Fish Cove Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 190 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Flying Fish Cove in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Flying Fish Cove roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Flying Fish Cove in 2024. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Flying Fish Cove that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Flying Fish Cove in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Flying Fish Cove 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 | 174 | 91.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 8.42% |
| 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 Flying Fish Cove
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Flying Fish Cove 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 Flying Fish Cove 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 Flying Fish Cove 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 Flying Fish Cove 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 Flying Fish Cove.
Nearest earthquakes from Flying Fish Cove
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Flying Fish Cove. 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 Flying Fish Cove.
When was the last earthquake in Flying Fish Cove?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Flying Fish Cove on the morning of December 2, 2025 at 07:07 local time (Indian/Christmas). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Flying Fish Cove at a depth of 55km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Flying Fish Cove in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Flying Fish Cove?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Flying Fish Cove 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 Flying Fish Cove since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Flying Fish Cove?
In the past 10 years, 190 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Flying Fish Cove. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
