M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Landsborough, Victoria (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 02:21:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Landsborough, Victoria (Australia) on March 3, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-03 02:21:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

State

Victoria

City

Landsborough

Village

Landsborough

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.03550, 143.16980

Temperature

22.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — close to the regional average (7 km)

Regional average: 7 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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Newer Volcanics Province

Distance: 101 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: -2900 ·Australia

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