Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Australia
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M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On December 28, 2025 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australia). With a focal depth of about 1 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e4b0e5bbeaf252bc2bbdaf809d8bf1ea4cca5b95
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 13:48:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.06000,
138.20000
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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