Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Warumungu
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M4.2 Earthquake near Warumungu (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Warumungu (Australia) on June 2, 2026 at 08:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
3a29fc19389fbbf6b8e6833fa2275b71eec8b752
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 08:18:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Warumungu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.88790,
133.94270
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tennant Creek Airport37.8 kmStraight-line distance
Australia · TCA · YTNK
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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