Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Victoria · Shire of South Gippsland
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M2.8 Earthquake near Shire of South Gippsland, Victoria (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On April 28, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Shire of South Gippsland, Victoria (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
e51c5a8b2f986f6e42ee42ee8ab4cd934b091486
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 19:48:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.55280,
146.12850
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 230 Catalogue entries
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