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Earthquakes in Australia Today

Last 24 hours
0
Last 7 days
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Last 30 days
4
Last 12 months
24max 5.5

3.5 Latest earthquake: · October 7 22:17 · 13 km ENE of Nyora, Australia · 447 km southwest

Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)

The latest earthquake in Australia struck 9 days ago (22:17, October 7) near 13 km ENE of Nyora, Australia: magnitude 3.5 at a depth of 9.8 km. There have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 4 in 30 days and 24 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake near 82 km SSW of Yulara, Australia on April 5. The average depth is 9.8 km; 23 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher.

Latest earthquakes in Australia

Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.

MagnitudeTimePlaceDepthDistance
3.5 22:17 October 7 13 km ENE of Nyora, Australia 10.0 km 447 km southwest
3.2 02:56 October 3 9 km ESE of Nyora, Australia 10.0 km 453 km southwest
4.7 02:01 October 3 5 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia 10.0 km 452 km southwest
2.6 09:32 September 20 6 km E of South Hedland, Australia 10.0 km 3,401 km west
4.1 13:39 July 5 28 km WNW of Apollo Bay, Australia 10.0 km 634 km southwest
4.4 00:00 July 1 49 km W of Tennant Creek, Australia 6.3 km 2,295 km northwest
4.5 18:18 June 2 34 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia 10.0 km 2,269 km northwest
4.1 02:39 May 22 220 km WNW of Larapinta, Australia 10.0 km 2,166 km northwest
4.5 08:43 May 17 185 km ENE of Nhulunbuy, Australia 13.0 km 2,838 km northwest
4.2 04:09 May 12 52 km N of Fitzroy Crossing, Australia 8.8 km 3,030 km northwest
3.3 18:12 May 9 4 km ESE of Mirboo North, Australia 10.0 km 435 km southwest
4.3 08:14 May 6 45 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia 5.0 km 2,263 km northwest
4.5 10:16 May 5 84 km SSW of Yulara, Australia 10.0 km 2,040 km northwest
4.5 20:19 April 14 24 km ENE of Canowindra, Australia 10.0 km 200 km north
4.4 19:17 April 8 89 km SSW of Yulara, Australia 10.0 km 2,040 km northwest
4.4 11:32 April 5 92 km SSW of Yulara, Australia 10.0 km 2,047 km northwest
4.4 09:35 April 5 81 km SSW of Yulara, Australia 10.0 km 2,038 km northwest
5.5 04:26 April 5 82 km SSW of Yulara, Australia 10.0 km 2,029 km northwest
4.4 19:09 March 11 17 km ENE of Boorowa, Australia 10.0 km 106 km north
4.2 10:02 March 3 47 km E of Katanning, Australia 10.0 km 2,840 km west
4.4 14:35 December 31 93 km S of Tennant Creek, Australia 10.0 km 2,191 km northwest
4.1 15:15 December 5 122 km NNE of Roxby Downs, Australia 10.0 km 1,257 km northwest
4.1 15:14 October 29 149 km ESE of Mission River, Australia 11.3 km 2,558 km north
4.5 21:31 October 27 138 km E of Mission River, Australia 10.0 km 2,571 km north

Australia: earthquakes per month

Nov: 0NovDec: 22DecJan: 0JanFeb: 0FebMar: 22MarApr: 55AprMay: 66MayJun: 22JunJul: 11JulAug: 0AugSep: 11SepOct: 33Oct

By magnitude (last 12 months)

< 2: 0< 22–3: 112–33–4: 333–44–5: 19194–55+: 115+

Australia: strongest earthquakes of the past year

  1. 5.582 km SSW of Yulara, Australia
    April 5 04:26 · 10.0 km deep · 2,029 km northwest
  2. 4.75 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia
    October 3 02:01 · 10.0 km deep · 452 km southwest
  3. 4.534 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia
    June 2 18:18 · 10.0 km deep · 2,269 km northwest
  4. 4.5185 km ENE of Nhulunbuy, Australia
    May 17 08:43 · 13.0 km deep · 2,838 km northwest
  5. 4.584 km SSW of Yulara, Australia
    May 5 10:16 · 10.0 km deep · 2,040 km northwest
  6. 4.524 km ENE of Canowindra, Australia
    April 14 20:19 · 10.0 km deep · 200 km north
  7. 4.5138 km E of Mission River, Australia
    October 27 21:31 · 10.0 km deep · 2,571 km north
  8. 4.449 km W of Tennant Creek, Australia
    July 1 00:00 · 6.3 km deep · 2,295 km northwest
  9. 4.489 km SSW of Yulara, Australia
    April 8 19:17 · 10.0 km deep · 2,040 km northwest
  10. 4.492 km SSW of Yulara, Australia
    April 5 11:32 · 10.0 km deep · 2,047 km northwest

Australia earthquake and fault map

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Australia earthquake and fault map

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Earthquakes by region in Australia

Earthquakes recorded in the last 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Australia just now?
No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 3.5 quake near 13 km ENE of Nyora, Australia on October 7 (22:17).
Is Australia in an earthquake zone?
24 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Australia in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 5.5. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.

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Earthquake data is taken automatically from the public AFAD and USGS catalogues; magnitudes and locations may be revised. Follow official agencies for announcements.