On 31/03/2026 10:26 UTC a magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred near south of Bali, Australia. Hypocentre depth: 10 km. Coordinates: -11.574°, 115.969°.
Event technical data
| Magnitude | M 4.1 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Coordinates | -11.5740°, 115.9689° |
| Time (UTC) | 2026-03-31 10:26 UTC |
| Location | south of Bali, 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
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Cross-checked with the global USGS catalogue.
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