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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Apr 5 02:39 Perth) |
M 2.8 | 118 km ENE from Perth |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 4 12:33 Melbourne) |
M 3.7 | 35 km NE from Wodonga |
| 4 days ago (Mar 31 19:17 Perth) |
M 2.2 | 184 km ENE from Perth |
| 5 days ago (Mar 31 06:38 Darwin) |
M 2.6 | 80 km SE from Darwin |
| 5 days ago (Mar 31 01:41 Perth) |
M 2.2 | 193 km E from Perth |
| 5 days ago (Mar 30 11:44 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 118 km ENE from Perth |
| 6 days ago (Mar 30 00:01 Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 193 km N from Adelaide |
| 6 days ago (Mar 29 18:31 Perth) |
M 2.8 | 193 km E from Perth |
| 6 days ago (Mar 29 16:18 Perth) |
M 3.1 | 199 km E from Perth |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 20:42 Perth) |
M 2.2 | 184 km ENE from Perth |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 12:36 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 183 km ENE from Perth |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 11:49 Perth) |
M 2.0 | 182 km ENE from Perth |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 11:40 Perth) |
M 2.1 | 183 km ENE from Perth |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 13:58 Adelaide) |
M 2.0 | 214 km N from Adelaide |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 10:54 Perth) |
M 4.0 | 188 km ENE from Perth |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 11:57 Sydney) |
M 3.0 | 76 km WNW from Newcastle |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 06:48 Perth) |
M 3.8 | 185 km ENE from Perth |
| 9 days ago (Mar 27 03:19 Perth) |
M 2.0 | 181 km ENE from Perth |
| 9 days ago (Mar 27 00:42 Perth) |
M 2.6 | 183 km ENE from Perth |
| 10 days ago (Mar 26 00:13 Adelaide) |
M 2.5 | 67 km ENE from Adelaide |
| 10 days ago (Mar 25 20:00 Sydney) |
M 2.3 | 39 km W from Newcastle |
| 12 days ago (Mar 24 02:51 Perth) |
M 2.8 | 186 km ENE from Perth |
| 12 days ago (Mar 23 13:02 Perth) |
M 2.3 | 286 km ESE from Perth |
| 13 days ago (Mar 23 00:02 Sydney) |
M 2.2 | 99 km NNW from Canberra |
| 13 days ago (Mar 22 18:54 Perth) |
M 2.6 | 139 km E from Geraldton |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Australia
Australia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 72 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 7 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 | 64 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 11.11% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 09:15 (Melbourne) |
M 5.9 | 128 km ENE from Melbourne |
| Aug 18, 2016 14:30 (Brisbane) |
M 5.7 | 211 km ESE from Townsville |
| Jul 30, 2015 09:41 (Brisbane) |
M 5.5 | 262 km NNE from Brisbane |
| Aug 1, 2015 13:38 (Brisbane) |
M 5.4 | 270 km NNE from Brisbane |
| Sep 16, 2018 12:56 (Perth) |
M 5.3 | 276 km SSE from Perth |
| Aug 1, 2015 14:46 (Brisbane) |
M 5.2 | 257 km NNE from Brisbane |
| Nov 9, 2018 05:07 (Perth) |
M 5.2 | 282 km SSE from Perth |
| Apr 15, 2020 17:11 (Brisbane) |
M 5.0 | 216 km ESE from Townsville |
| 83 days ago (Jan 11 13:22 Broken Hill) |
M 4.9 | 256 km W from Broken Hill |
| Jan 25, 2022 05:24 (Perth) |
M 4.9 | 193 km SE from Perth |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Australia on the night of April 5, 2025 at 02:39 local time (Australia/Perth). The center of this earthquake was located 118km east-northeast of Perth at a depth of 2km 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, 72 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 51 days.
