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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-04-12 10:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA on April 12, 2026 at 10:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 10:29:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.86620, 130.75360
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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