Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia
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M2.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia) on October 10, 2025 at 13:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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.
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Details
ID
9f44fdf9c9a441cf70e56303eade5071cde435eb
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 13:21:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.05000,
138.64000
Temperature
9.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than 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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