Latest earthquakes near Kingston today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kingston, Norfolk Island, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kingston? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kingston, it will show up within minutes.
Kingston Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kingston in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kingston in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kingston 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 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Kingston
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kingston occurred on May 26, 2016 14:12 local time (Pacific/Norfolk timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 71 kilometers (44 mi) north-west of Kingston, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kingston in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 20, 1960 22:42, 71 kilometers (44 mi) north-west of Kingston. It is the strongest earthquake near Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston.
Nearest earthquakes from Kingston
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kingston. 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 Kingston.
When was the last earthquake in Kingston?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kingston on the afternoon of May 19, 2023 at 13:57 local time (Pacific/Norfolk). The center of this earthquake was located 707km north-northeast of Kingston at a depth of 18km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kingston in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kingston?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kingston on the evening of May 20, 1960 at 22:42 local time (Pacific/Norfolk). The center of this earthquake was located 71km north-northwest of Kingston at a depth of 15km under water in the Coral Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kingston since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kingston?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kingston. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
