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M2.9 Depth: 10.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Caltowie West, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 21:24:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Caltowie West, South Australia (Australia) on August 15, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 21:24:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
South Australia
City
Caltowie West
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.18260, 138.40190
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 km — deeper than 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

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