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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near MacDonnell, Northern Territory (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 12:41:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near MacDonnell, Northern Territory (Australia) on June 10, 2026 at 12:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-10 12:41:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Northern Territory
City
MacDonnell
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.59710, 129.62570
Temperature
15.9°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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