Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Victoria · Ranceby
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M2.5 Earthquake near Ranceby, Victoria (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On October 3, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ranceby, Victoria (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — close to the regional average (7.1 km)
Regional average: 7.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 228 Catalogue entries
Of 227 other entries for this area and period, 147 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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