Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia · Jamestown
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M2.1 Earthquake near Jamestown, South Australia (Australia)
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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
ID
9b9776a37d823e86682c2e7c0259b22fb420e602
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 18:10:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.17230,
138.64110
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
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
South Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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