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M3.5 Depth: 4.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Yarrol, Queensland (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 18:06:10 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 18:06:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Queensland
City
Yarrol
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.01570, 151.41470
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
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

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