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M2.3 Depth: 7.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Baldina, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 09:55:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Baldina, South Australia (Australia) on May 22, 2026 at 09:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Australia: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 09:55:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
South Australia
City
Baldina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.72240, 139.08320
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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