Largest earthquakes in or near Roper Gulf, Northern Territory, Australia, on record since 1900 - list, stats and map
Updated: Mar 16, 2023 21:35 GMT -
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Quakes since 1900:
- 1 quake above magnitude 4
- 4 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 9 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
Since 1900, Roper Gulf has had 1 quake of magnitude 4.1, 4 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 9 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0.
Latest quake: Mag. 2.3 | 269 km SE of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia -
Strongest quake: Mag. 4.1 | Northern Territory, Australia -
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Showing quakes since 1900, magnitude 2 or higher (14 quakes):
Date and time | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
| May 11, 2021 12:06 GMT | 2.3 10 km | 888 km (552 mi) | 269 km southeast of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Oct 24, 2020 22:43 GMT | 2.6 10 km | 985 km (612 mi) | Arnhem Region, NT, Australia | More | |
| Sep 24, 2020 11:54 GMT | 2.6 2.3 km | 678 km (421 mi) | Un-Incorporated Area, 54 km east of Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Sep 22, 2018 14:42 GMT | 2.2 10 km | 929 km (577 mi) | 21 km southwest of Florina, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Mar 10, 2018 06:14 GMT | 2.8 10 km | 845 km (525 mi) | 90 km southwest of Milingimbi, East Arnhem, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Dec 18, 2015 02:00 GMT | 3.3 8 km | 1084 km (674 mi) | 117 km west of Birdum, Roper Gulf, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Oct 9, 2015 13:38 GMT | 2.3 | 737 km (458 mi) | 99 km southeast of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Mar 18, 2015 05:49 GMT | 3.1 15 km | 1220 km (758 mi) | 78 km southeast of Kalkarindji, Victoria Daly, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Sep 27, 2014 16:27 GMT | 2.4 | 1231 km (765 mi) | 102 km east of Kalkarindji, Victoria Daly, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Jan 31, 2014 17:43 GMT | 2.0 10 km | 1209 km (751 mi) | 108 km east of Kalkarindji, Victoria Daly, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:49 (Australia/Darwin) (Feb 13, 2013 16:49 GMT) | 3.6 10 km | 972 km (604 mi) | Dudley Island, 71 km south of Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem, Northern Territory, Australia | More | |
| Jul 18, 2006 11:04 GMT | 2.5 | Northern Territory, Australia | More | ||
| Apr 9, 2001 13:31 GMT | 3.2 10 km | Northern Territory, Australia | More | ||
| May 5, 1989 06:16 GMT | 4.1 10 km | Northern Territory, Australia | More |
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.2 x 1011 joules (33.5 megawatt hours, equivalent to 28.8 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Roper Gulf Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in Roper Gulf?
The last earthquake in Roper Gulf occurred 2 years ago: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - 269 km southeast of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 12:06 GMT.
How many quakes were there in Roper Gulf since 1900?
Since 1900, Roper Gulf, Northern Territory, Australia had 14 quakes up to magnitude 4.1.
What was the strongest quake in Roper Gulf since 1900?
The strongest earthquake in Roper Gulf since 1900 occurred 34 years ago: Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Northern Territory, Australia, on Friday, May 5, 1989 at 06:16 GMT.
