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M2.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 13:31:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (Australia) on October 25, 2025 at 13:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 13:31:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.81000, 133.78000
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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