M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Cocklebiddy, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 18:10:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Cocklebiddy, Western Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-11 18:10:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

State

Western Australia

City

Cocklebiddy

Village

Cocklebiddy

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-31.57990, 126.57080

Temperature

6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Australia Plate.

Near the boundary Australia ↔ Antarctica · about 1896 km away

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