M2.6 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Hawker, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 04:22:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 04:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Hawker, South Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 2 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

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 04:22:21 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.95010, 138.62680
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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

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