M2.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 01:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 01:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA (Australia). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-21 01:55:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

City

Queensland

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.90500, 150.18260

Temperature

20.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower 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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