As of 26 September 2026, 0 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Macquarie Island in the past 24 hours, 0 in the last 7 days and 1 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3 event near Macquarie Island region at 10 km depth on 17 September 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
The Macquarie Ridge between New Zealand and Antarctica is a major transform boundary that has produced some of the largest strike-slip earthquakes on record. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Macquarie Island (Macquarie Ridge) - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Macquarie Island, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Macquarie Island - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Macquarie Island
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Did people in Macquarie Island feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Macquarie Island in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Macquarie Island: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Macquarie Island today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Macquarie Island in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Macquarie Island yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Macquarie Island in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Macquarie Island this week (last 7 days)?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Macquarie Island in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Macquarie Island in the last 30 days?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Macquarie Island in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.3.
Are there earthquakes in Macquarie Island?
Yes. Macquarie Island is seismically active - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Macquarie Island in the last 30 days. The Macquarie Ridge between New Zealand and Antarctica is a major transform boundary that has produced some of the largest strike-slip earthquakes on record.
What was the most recent earthquake in Macquarie Island?
The most recent earthquake in Macquarie Island was a magnitude 4.3 event near Macquarie Island region at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Macquarie Island?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Macquarie Island feed was magnitude 4.3, located near Macquarie Island region.
Is Macquarie Island in an earthquake zone?
The Macquarie Ridge between New Zealand and Antarctica is a major transform boundary that has produced some of the largest strike-slip earthquakes on record.
How many earthquakes does Macquarie Island get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Macquarie Island's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 1 earthquake in the last 30 days alone. The Macquarie Ridge between New Zealand and Antarctica is a major transform boundary that has produced some of the largest strike-slip earthquakes on record. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Macquarie Island?
Macquarie Island is landlocked or not directly exposed to ocean tsunamis, so its direct tsunami risk is very low. QuakeMate still flags tsunami-capable earthquakes worldwide; see quakemate.app/tsunamis for global tsunami activity.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Macquarie Island?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Macquarie Island, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Macquarie Island?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Macquarie Island: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Macquarie Island?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Macquarie Island on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Macquarie Island recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Macquarie Island was magnitude 4.3 near Macquarie Island region. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Macquarie Island
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.