Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia · Wirrealpa
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M3.7 Earthquake near Wirrealpa, South Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On February 25, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Wirrealpa, South Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
6d8e6663be6e71389d6ad5b58fb5b26c393dfd92
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 00:14:59 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.33010,
139.24590
Temperature
20.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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