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M2.7 Depth: 15.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 13:13:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA on April 28, 2026 at 13:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 13:13:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.87770, 151.41280
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 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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