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Geoscience Australia7 Apr 2026

M2.8 earthquake, Amata (Musgrave Park), SA

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded in Amata (Musgrave Park), SA at a depth of 5 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 132nd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.8

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Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
Amata (Musgrave Park), SA
Magnitude
2.8 (local magnitude)
Depth
5.0 km
Time
2026-04-07 18:57:51 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-26.001, 130.791
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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