Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia
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M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia) on September 4, 2025 at 11:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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
664982b5e89cb320ba2fe8d0313a5fb0ef5b4f3b
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 11:51:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.65000,
137.53000
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower 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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