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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake near SW of Tambolaka, Australia

M 4.9📅 10/03/2026 10:47 UTC📍 43 km

On 10/03/2026 10:47 UTC a magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred near SW of Tambolaka, Australia. Hypocentre depth: 43 km. Coordinates: -10.109°, 118.707°.

Event technical data

MagnitudeM 4.9
Depth43 km
Coordinates-10.1089°, 118.7074°
Time (UTC)2026-03-10 10:47 UTC
Location95 km SW of Tambolaka, 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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