Track aftershocks in Australia live
Every new earthquake near Australia appears here the moment it is detected - watch an aftershock sequence unfold, with optional browser alerts. No app, no setup.
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
- 2.1NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA19 hours ago
- 2.6WESTERN AUSTRALIA4 days ago
- 2.7WESTERN AUSTRALIA1 week ago
- 1.1NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA1 week ago
- 3.3WESTERN AUSTRALIA2 weeks ago
- 2.5WESTERN AUSTRALIA2 weeks ago
- 2.7NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA2 weeks ago
- 2.7WESTERN AUSTRALIA2 weeks ago
- 2.4NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA2 weeks ago
- 2.8NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA2 weeks ago
- 2.1NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA3 weeks ago
- 4.7NORTHWEST OF AUSTRALIA3 weeks ago
Aftershocks in Australia - FAQ
Are there aftershocks in Australia right now?
Yes. 1 earthquake has been recorded in Australia in the last 24 hours. The live feed above lists each one as it is detected, so you can watch an aftershock sequence unfold in real time.
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.