M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Staghorn Flat, Victoria (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 15:11:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Staghorn Flat, Victoria (Australia) on May 17, 2026 at 15:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 15:11:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

State

Victoria

City

Staghorn Flat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-36.21270, 146.97240

Temperature

9.1°C

Map

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

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