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Earthquakes in Australia
In the last 30 days, 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Australia; the largest was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 137 km SSW of Strathalbyn, South Australia, Australia on 26 Oct 2026.
Data: USGS, GFZ · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 3
- M2.5+
Seismic record
In Australia, the USGS catalogue lists 2 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more since 1900 and 17 of magnitude 5 or more since 2000, about one every 2 years. In the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026 it recorded 9 of magnitude 2.5 or more, 5 of them magnitude 4 or more.
The largest since 1900: M6.5 on 14 Oct 1968, 41 km ENE of Northam, Western Australia, Australia. The most recent of magnitude 5 or more: M5.1 on 22 Apr 2025, 18 km SW of Singleton, New South Wales, Australia.
Counts from the USGS ComCat catalogue (public domain), last compiled 13 Oct 2026. Outside the United States, ComCat is complete from about magnitude 4.5, so smaller local earthquakes may be missing from these counts but appear in the lists below. How these pages are built
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Australia in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7mb | 137 km SSW of Strathalbyn, South Australia, Australia2 agencies | |
| 3.5mb | 14 km NNW of Leongatha, Victoria, Australia | |
| 3.1ml | 18 km NNE of Leongatha, Victoria, Australia |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Australia.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Australia?
In the last 30 days, 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Australia, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Australia?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 137 km SSW of Strathalbyn, South Australia, Australia on 26 Oct 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Australia since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 6.5 earthquake on 14 Oct 1968 (40 km ENE of Northam, Australia). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Australia?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Geoscience Australia (https://earthquakes.ga.gov.au/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.