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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake near SW of Tennant Creek, Australia

M 4.3📅 05/05/2026 22:14 UTC📍 5 km

On 05/05/2026 22:14 UTC a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred near SW of Tennant Creek, Australia. Hypocentre depth: 5 km. Coordinates: -19.952°, 133.891°.

Event technical data

MagnitudeM 4.3
Depth5 km
Coordinates-19.9518°, 133.8912°
Time (UTC)2026-05-05 22:14 UTC
Location45 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia

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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