Latest earthquakes near Australia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Australia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Australia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Australia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Australia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Australia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Australia and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2024 12:12PM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Maitland in Australia.
Australia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Australia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Australia in 2024. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Australia that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Australia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Australia 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 | 59 | 88.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 11.94% |
| 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 Australia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Australia occurred on Sep 22, 2021 09:15 local time (Australia/Melbourne timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) east-northeast of Melbourne, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Australia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Oct 14, 1968 10:58, 122 kilometers (76 mi) east-northeast of Perth. It is the strongest earthquake near Australia in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Australia.
Earthquakes by region of Australia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Australia.
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Australia.
When was the last earthquake in Australia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Australia on the afternoon of November 16, 2024 at 13:29 local time (Australia/Sydney). The center of this earthquake was located 40km west of Newcastle at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Australia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Australia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Australia 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 Australia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Australia?
In the past 10 years, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Australia. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
