M3.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Narrina, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 07:00:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Narrina, South Australia (Australia) on June 21, 2026 at 07:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 07:00:58 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.00800, 138.95830
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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