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M2.9 Depth: 28.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 18:26:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
28.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 18:26:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.98840, 130.82510
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.1 km
Shallow
28.1 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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