Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Petermann
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M2.6 Earthquake near Petermann (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On June 23, 2026 at 12:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Petermann (Australia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
08fd985b4f36093ae3d1c5b207d311bbbf04e070
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 12:02:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Petermann
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.97630,
130.77110
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (7.1 km)
Regional average: 7.1 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 230 Catalogue entries
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