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Geoscience Australia9 Apr 2026

M3.5 earthquake, NW of Amata (Musgrave Park), SA

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded NW of Amata (Musgrave Park), SA at a depth of 5 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 136th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M3.5

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Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
NW of Amata (Musgrave Park), SA
Magnitude
3.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
5.0 km
Time
2026-04-09 00:44:32 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-25.988, 130.783
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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