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Geoscience Australia22 Jul 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 27 km SW of Tennant Creek, NT

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 27 km SW of Tennant Creek, NT at a depth of 11 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 253rd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.5

The notice

Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
27 km SW of Tennant Creek, NT
Magnitude
2.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
11.2 km
Time
2026-07-22 20:29:38 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-19.768, 133.958
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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