M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Yarrol, Queensland (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 21:51:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Yarrol, Queensland (Australia) on May 17, 2026 at 21:51 UTC. 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 21:51:10 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.01950, 151.41730
Temperature
21.8°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 (7.1 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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