Earthquake Australia today: latest quakes, map and the past year
No earthquake in the last 24 hours; the last was M3.5 13 km ENE of Nyora, Australia, 9 d ago. 4 in the last 30 days, 22 of magnitude 4+ in the past year, strongest M5.5.
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Australia earthquake map
Recent earthquakes in Australia
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 13 km ENE of Nyora, Australia | Oct 7, 7:17 AM 9 d ago | 10 km | 78 reports |
| 3.2 | 9 km ESE of Nyora, Australia | Oct 2, 12:56 PM 14 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.7 | 5 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia · PAGER green | Oct 2, 12:01 PM 14 d ago | 10 km | 755 reports |
| 2.6 | 6 km E of South Hedland, Australia | Sep 19, 7:32 PM 27 d ago | 10 km | 1 report |
Largest earthquakes this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 82 km SSW of Yulara, Australia · PAGER green | Apr 4, 2:26 PM 195 d ago | 10 km | 2 reports |
| 4.7 | 5 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia · PAGER green | Oct 2, 12:01 PM 14 d ago | 10 km | 755 reports |
| 4.6 | Western Australia | Aug 11, 2:10 PM 66 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.5 | 34 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia | Jun 2, 4:18 AM 136 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.5 | 84 km SSW of Yulara, Australia | May 4, 8:16 PM 165 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.5 | 24 km ENE of Canowindra, Australia | Apr 14, 6:19 AM 185 d ago | 10 km | 46 reports |
| 4.5 | 138 km E of Mission River, Australia | Oct 27, 6:31 AM 354 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.5 | 185 km ENE of Nhulunbuy, Australia | May 16, 6:43 PM 153 d ago | 13 km | – |
| 4.4 | 49 km W of Tennant Creek, Australia | Jun 30, 10:00 AM 108 d ago | 6 km | – |
| 4.4 | 81 km SSW of Yulara, Australia | Apr 4, 7:35 PM 195 d ago | 10 km | – |
What to do when the ground shakes
Drop, cover and hold on. Get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or against an inside wall, and hold on until the shaking stops. Do not run outside during shaking; most injuries come from falling objects and glass. In bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow. Driving, pull over away from bridges, overpasses and power lines and stay in the car.
After the shaking: expect aftershocks – most large earthquakes are followed by smaller ones for days or weeks, and a few by a larger one. Check for gas leaks and damage before going back inside. Near the coast, a long or strong earthquake is itself a natural tsunami warning: move to high ground at once without waiting for an official message.
Australia earthquake questions
Was there an earthquake in Australia today?
No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The last one was M3.5 13 km ENE of Nyora, Australia, 9 d ago.
How many earthquakes does Australia have?
4 in the last 30 days and 26 of magnitude 2.5 or more in the last 12 months, 22 of them magnitude 4 or more.
What was the biggest earthquake in Australia this year?
M5.5 82 km SSW of Yulara, Australia on 4 Apr 2026, 18:26 UTC, felt by 2 people who reported it.
Other places
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.