M2.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Apoinga, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 23:08:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 23:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Apoinga, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 23:08:32 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.88330, 138.91820
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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

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