Australia – New South Wales

This page summarizes earthquakes in New South Wales (Australia). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.6 earthquake near Tyrolean on 2026-08-31 11:56:04 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About New South Wales

New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral and Tasman Seas to the east. The Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory are enclaves within the state.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
4
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.4
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.35
Avg depth (last 30 days)
4 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, New South Wales recorded 17 earthquakes within Australia. The average magnitude was M2.62. The strongest event reached M3.4.

Located on the Australia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in New South Wales (last 30 days)