Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA
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M3.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2025 at 20:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (Australia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
92f2440b09a45c14b4836d7e1aa91e6f48ea5ead
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 20:48:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.79000,
133.76000
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tennant Creek Airport47.5 kmStraight-line distance
Australia · TCA · YTNK
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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