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M4.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 00:16:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH AUSTRALIA on May 5, 2026 at 00:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 00:16:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.08960, 130.76410
Temperature
19.8°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

Stats (last 24h)

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