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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Jamestown, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 18:10:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Jamestown, South Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 18:10:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
South Australia
City
Jamestown
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.17230, 138.64110
Temperature
11.9°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 (7.1 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

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