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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake near S of Waingapu, Australia

M 4.1📅 21/01/2026 09:16 UTC📍 14 km

On 21/01/2026 09:16 UTC a magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred near S of Waingapu, Australia. Hypocentre depth: 14 km. Coordinates: -10.708°, 120.362°.

Event technical data

MagnitudeM 4.1
Depth14 km
Coordinates-10.7084°, 120.3625°
Time (UTC)2026-01-21 09:16 UTC
Location116 km S of Waingapu, Indonesia

Seismic context

Technical analysis: Although intraplate, Australia experiences significant earthquakes from accumulated stress within the Indo-Australian plate.

Geotechnical relevance

For geotechnical engineering in Australia, monitoring local seismicity supports site-specific hazard assessment, liquefaction screening of saturated sands, seismic slope-stability checks and foundation design for dynamic loads. Each recorded event refines local ground-motion and attenuation models.

Official source

Geoscience Australia — official national earthquake monitoring authority. Visit Geoscience Australia →

Cross-checked with the global USGS catalogue.

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