187 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, IndonesiaSep 14, 2026, 09:27
Nearby significant earthquake210 km from Flying Fish Cove10 km deep2 felt reports
Latest Earthquakes in Christmas Island
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Christmas Island.
Updated: 11:35
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Christmas Island
Christmas Island Activity Report
M1.5+Largest Measured Events
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
1
5.5
Largest Magnitude
Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia · 187 km SSW
Significant
0
5.5
Most Recent12 HR AGO
Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia · 187 km SSW
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 1Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
1 events
Loading map...
Browse by City
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Christmas Island.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Christmas Island
How often does Christmas Island have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Christmas Island depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Christmas Island recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Christmas Island with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Christmas Island?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Christmas Island.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
You may also find these tools useful
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 14, 2026, 11:35 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.