Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia
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M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia) on October 16, 2025 at 23:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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
5fa8f64a07338f408de04680c2cc5b83743de5e6
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 23:37:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.74000,
138.67000
Temperature
31.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper than 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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