Australia

Australia – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
8
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 02:10:09
Strongest
M5.5
New South Wales, Australia
Year rank
#37
8 quakes in 2026 · out of 37 countries
Averages
M2.79 · 7 km
Avg this month: M2.16

About earthquakes in this country – Australia

The latest recorded earthquake in Australia was on 2026-01-15 at 02:10 UTC in Western Australia with magnitude M1.8.

In the current month, 8 earthquakes were recorded in Australia with an average magnitude of 2.16.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in South Australia (3), followed by Western Australia (3).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Australia reached magnitude M5.5 on 2025-05-23.

Strongest – Australia

Open event
M5.5 New South Wales, Australia
UTC: 2025-05-23 16:36:14 UTC

Map – Australia

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Australia.

Last 30 earthquakes – Australia

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M1.8
Western Australia · Kalgoorlie
2026-01-15 02:10:09 UTC
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M2.3
Victoria · Shire of Indigo
2026-01-13 18:49:24 UTC
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M2.7
Western Australia · Kalgoorlie
2026-01-13 02:35:16 UTC
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M3.5
South Australia · Mulgathing
2026-01-11 18:36:22 UTC
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M1.5
Western Australia · Kalgoorlie
2026-01-10 09:39:23 UTC
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M1.4
South Australia · The Regional Council of Goyder
2026-01-08 03:08:30 UTC
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M1.8
South Australia · The Regional Council of Goyder
2026-01-05 16:36:59 UTC
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M2.3
—
2026-01-01 12:34:45 UTC
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M4.6
98 km SSE of Tennant Creek, Australia
2025-12-31 03:35:57 UTC
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M3.7
—
2025-12-31 03:35:57 UTC
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M3.0
—
2025-12-28 13:48:56 UTC
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M1.6
—
2025-12-27 21:19:00 UTC
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M2.6
—
2025-12-25 08:21:20 UTC
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M3.5
—
2025-12-20 02:58:16 UTC
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M2.6
—
2025-12-18 03:24:23 UTC
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M2.8
—
2025-12-05 09:52:01 UTC
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M4.2
South Australia
2025-12-05 04:15:49 UTC
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M4.2
—
2025-12-05 04:15:49 UTC
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M2.2
—
2025-12-02 23:10:50 UTC
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M2.5
—
2025-12-02 08:56:27 UTC
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M2.7
—
2025-12-01 12:34:53 UTC
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M3.1
—
2025-11-30 04:57:16 UTC
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M3.5
—
2025-11-29 06:07:39 UTC
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M2.5
—
2025-11-27 17:00:22 UTC
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M2.7
—
2025-11-27 14:53:31 UTC
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M2.6
—
2025-11-25 19:22:42 UTC
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M2.9
—
2025-11-23 20:18:10 UTC
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M1.8
—
2025-11-23 11:24:52 UTC
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M3.1
—
2025-11-19 23:20:43 UTC
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M2.5
—
2025-11-18 00:28:45 UTC
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FAQ – Australia

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Australia?
The newest entry in our database for Australia is dated 2026-01-15 02:10:09 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Australia?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Australia reached magnitude M5.5.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Australia (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Australia to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Australia

Explore earthquake history with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

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