Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 4.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Queensland · Yarrol
Country overviewAustralia · Queensland
M3.5 Earthquake near Yarrol, Queensland (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Yarrol, Queensland (Australia) on May 20, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
ba73905bd09629e0e661bed0cf36d51ffe502166
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 18:06:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.01570,
151.41470
Temperature
10.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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