M5.5 earthquake 82 km SSW of Yulara, Australia
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 82 km SSW of Yulara, Australia at Apr 4, 2:26 PM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 2 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
| Time | 4 Apr 2026, 18:26 UTC |
| Location | -25.974°, 130.828° – 82 km SSW of Yulara, Australia |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 7.4 |
| PAGER alert | green |
| USGS event | us6000smm5 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 84 km SSW of Yulara, Australia | May 4, 8:16 PM 165 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.4 | 89 km SSW of Yulara, Australia | Apr 8, 5:17 AM 191 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.4 | 92 km SSW of Yulara, Australia | Apr 4, 9:32 PM 195 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.4 | 81 km SSW of Yulara, Australia | Apr 4, 7:35 PM 195 d ago | 10 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 82 km SSW of Yulara, Australia earthquake?
Magnitude 5.5 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 7.4 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.1.
Were there aftershocks?
3 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M4.4.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.