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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Belalie North, South Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 02:18:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 02:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Belalie North, South Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 02:18:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
South Australia
City
Belalie North
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.18780, 138.66890
Temperature
13.2°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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