Shallow M5.5 earthquake hits near Yulara, Australia
An earthquake measuring M5.5 was recorded at 18:26 UTC on April 4, 2026, located 77 km (48 miles) south-southwest of Yulara, Australia, at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 miles).
The seismic event was situated at 130.8°E, 25.9°S, within the Northern Territory of central Australia. The region is sparsely populated, with Yulara being the nearest settlement, primarily serving as a gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Given the remote nature of the area, critical infrastructure may include regional highways, local tourism facilities, and remote service stations. Major urban centers and large-scale energy facilities are not present in this vicinity.
As the earthquake was located inland, there is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity was VII. The significance index is 465 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
Central Australia is generally considered a stable continental region, but occasional moderate earthquakes occur due to intraplate stresses within the Australian Plate, distant from major plate boundaries.
This information was last updated at 18:51 UTC on April 4, 2026.