Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia · Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara
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M2.7 Earthquake near Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, South Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On April 26, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, South Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
49d1f59f39f89d404bb307b845bbe0feac948d88
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 01:40:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.03700,
130.76670
Temperature
27.8°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
South Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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