Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
South Australia
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M4.2 Earthquake near South Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near South Australia (Australia) on December 5, 2025 at 04:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
3eddc1558af0ca982cb26a8ed43b665c74c4b204
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 04:15:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-29.62000,
137.54000
Temperature
40.7°C
Depth profile
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.
Depth classes per USGS
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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