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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-04-09 00:44:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 00:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 00:44:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.98760, 130.78350
Temperature
34.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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