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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 00:23:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH AUSTRALIA on April 5, 2026 at 00:23 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 00:23:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.05160, 130.77180
Temperature
33.0°C

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Depth profile

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

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