Latest earthquakes near Kerguelen, French Southern Territories today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kerguelen, French Southern Territories, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kerguelen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kerguelen, it will show up within minutes.
Kerguelen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kerguelen, French Southern Territories in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kerguelen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kerguelen 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 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 Kerguelen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kerguelen occurred on Oct 26, 2024 12:23 local time (Indian/Kerguelen timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) south-southwest of Port-aux-Français, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kerguelen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kerguelen, French Southern Territories 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 Kerguelen.
Earthquakes by city in Kerguelen
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kerguelen, French Southern Territories.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kerguelen.
When was the last earthquake in Kerguelen, French Southern Territories?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kerguelen on the afternoon of October 26, 2024 at 12:23 local time (Indian/Kerguelen). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south-southwest of Port-aux-Français at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kerguelen, French Southern Territories in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kerguelen, French Southern Territories?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kerguelen on the afternoon of October 26, 2024 at 12:23 local time (Indian/Kerguelen). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south-southwest of Port-aux-Français at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kerguelen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kerguelen, French Southern Territories?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kerguelen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
