Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia
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M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia) on December 20, 2025 at 02:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
9bd06983637c8220f6acb4d94c4014c0f71d2d6a
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 02:58:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.05000,
139.21000
Temperature
31.5°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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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