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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake near SSE of Soe, Australia

M 5.1📅 28/05/2026 01:46 UTC📍 10 km

On 28/05/2026 01:46 UTC a magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred near SSE of Soe, Australia. Hypocentre depth: 10 km. Coordinates: -10.451°, 124.473°.

Event technical data

MagnitudeM 5.1
Depth10 km
Coordinates-10.4510°, 124.4730°
Time (UTC)2026-05-28 01:46 UTC
Location68 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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