Earthquakes in Australia — January 2025
3 earthquakes were recorded in Australia during January 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Australia was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Cradock, Australia on 11 January 2025 at 02:52 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 2 range, 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Cradock, Australia on 11 January at 10 km; M4.5 near Little Topar, Australia on 04 January at 10 km; M2.7 near Jerrys Plains, Australia on 14 January at 10 km.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Australia in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Australia, January 2025
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | Jerrys Plains, Australia | 10.0 | Australia | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Cradock, Australia | 10.0 | Australia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Little Topar, Australia | 10.0 | Australia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Australia in January 2025?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Australia during January 2025, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Australia in January 2025?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Cradock, Australia on 11 January 2025.
Other months in Australia
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.