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Geoscience Australia2 Jun 2026

M4.2 earthquake, SW of Tennant Creek, NT

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded SW of Tennant Creek, NT at a depth of 10 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 203rd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M4.2

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Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
SW of Tennant Creek, NT
Magnitude
4.2 (local magnitude)
Depth
10.0 km
Time
2026-06-02 08:18:54 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-19.891, 133.980
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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