Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia · Baldina
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M2.3 Earthquake near Baldina, South Australia (Australia)
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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.
Details
ID
54b46cde6c392babefd4a1baf530821e61ff775e
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 09:55:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.72240,
139.08320
Temperature
10.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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