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M2.5 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-08-17 11:04:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 11:04:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.34620, 139.26000
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Newer Volcanics Province
    Distance: 289 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: -2900 ·Australia

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