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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake near SSE of Soe, Australia

M 4.9📅 25/05/2026 07:57 UTC📍 10 km

On 25/05/2026 07:57 UTC a magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred near SSE of Soe, Australia. Hypocentre depth: 10 km. Coordinates: -10.561°, 124.479°.

Event technical data

MagnitudeM 4.9
Depth10 km
Coordinates-10.5608°, 124.4792°
Time (UTC)2026-05-25 07:57 UTC
Location80 km SSE of Soe, 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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