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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Lake Torrens Station, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 18:17:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Lake Torrens Station, South Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Australia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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.

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