M3.3 Depth: 14.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Allandale Station, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 10:00:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Allandale Station, South Australia (Australia) on February 20, 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — deeper than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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