After a major earthquake in Australia, the ground keeps moving: aftershocks are smaller quakes triggered as the crust adjusts around the fault that ruptured. They are most frequent right after the mainshock and taper off over days to months. This page tracks recent seismic activity across Australia live, so you can follow an aftershock sequence as it happens. For instant alerts the moment a new aftershock strikes near you, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications.
Recent earthquakes in Australia
- 3.5NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA1 day ago
- 2.6WESTERN AUSTRALIA2 days ago
- 2.3NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA1 week ago
- 1.8NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA1 week ago
- 1.2WESTERN AUSTRALIA1 week ago
- 2.4NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA1 week ago
- 3.5NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA1 week ago
- 2.2NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA1 week ago
- 4.798 km S of Encounter Bay, Australia1 week ago
- 1.4VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA2 weeks ago
- 2.4NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA2 weeks ago
- 2.8NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA3 weeks ago
Aftershocks in Australia - FAQ
Are there aftershocks in Australia right now?
No large events have been recorded in Australia in the last 24 hours, but aftershocks can continue for weeks or months after a major quake. The live feed above updates the moment new activity is detected.
How long do aftershocks last after a big earthquake in Australia?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the hours and days right after the mainshock and taper off over time, but a large earthquake can produce aftershocks for months. Their number and size follow well-known patterns (Omori and Bath laws), so activity gradually declines even though individual aftershocks can still be strongly felt.
Can I get an alert for the next aftershock in Australia?
Yes. Turn on browser notifications above to get a heads-up when a new quake is detected near Australia, or install the free QuakeMate app for wake-you-up critical alerts with custom magnitude and region rules.