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M2.9 Depth: 1.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 20:12:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, South Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Australia: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower than 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.

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