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M2.4 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Warumungu (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 20:29:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Warumungu (Australia) on July 22, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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. Australia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 20:29:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
City
Warumungu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.70020, 133.98850
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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