Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia
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M1.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On November 15, 2025 at 00:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
66a74c57a4443f51add2865887a56abd02d3a5b9
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 00:40:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.83000,
138.35000
Temperature
21.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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