M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Flying Fox (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 19:42:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Flying Fox (Australia). 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 19:42:04 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Flying Fox
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.62750, 133.98720
Temperature
20.9°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
10 km — close to 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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