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Geoscience Australia29 Jun 2026

M2.9 earthquake, N of Papunya, NT

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded N of Papunya, NT at a depth of 25 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 243rd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.9

The notice

Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
N of Papunya, NT
Magnitude
2.9 (local magnitude)
Depth
24.7 km
Time
2026-06-29 17:10:13 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-22.882, 131.883
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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