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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-04-08 09:17:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH AUSTRALIA on April 8, 2026 at 09:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 09:17:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.02860, 130.78850
Temperature
26.6°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
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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