Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 7.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia · Emu Downs
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M2.1 Earthquake near Emu Downs, South Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On July 19, 2026 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Emu Downs, South Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
30bbf0a5efd34e0307d8431e74b0c50f4b44e2f3
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 21:43:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.87100,
138.95970
Temperature
7.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — close to 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
South Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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