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M2.0 Earthquake near Flinders Ranges, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 21:36:59 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

South Australia · Flinders Ranges

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About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Flinders Ranges, 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.

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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
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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South Australia

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries

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