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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Callanna, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 19:00:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Callanna, South Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 19:00:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
South Australia
City
Callanna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.55400, 137.43310

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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
5 km — close to the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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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