M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Victoria (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 14:43:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 14:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Victoria (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-26 14:43:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

State

Victoria

City

Victoria

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.71470, 145.77040

Temperature

16.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (7 km)

Regional average: 7 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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