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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 12:14:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 12:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near South Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 12:14:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
South Australia
City
South Australia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.78620, 134.44900
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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