Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia · Lock
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M2.7 Earthquake near Lock, South Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Lock, South Australia (Australia) on June 20, 2026 at 10:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
cafa63c0075d007318604095a3344c7fdbd44fde
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 10:39:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.56890,
135.71030
Temperature
7.3°C
Depth profile
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
South Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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