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M2.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 15:12:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 15:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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
M2.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 15:12:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.73000, 134.01000
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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.

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