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M4.3 Depth: 7.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Emu Downs, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 21:43:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Emu Downs, South Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 21:43:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
South Australia
City
Emu Downs
Source
isc
Coordinates
-33.88450, 138.97530
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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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