M4.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA REGION (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 20:38:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA REGION (Australia) on September 24, 2025 at 20:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 20:38:40 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.89000, 146.10000
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — deeper than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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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