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M2.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 23:39:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 23:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 23:39:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.29170, 138.68400
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Newer Volcanics Province
    Distance: 438 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: -2900 ·Australia

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