Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Western Australia · Cocklebiddy
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M4.6 Earthquake near Cocklebiddy, Western Australia (Australia)
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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.
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Details
ID
16009a0bcfb81c8896be233fc644dc086ee1de19
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 18:10:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Village
Cocklebiddy
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.57990,
126.57080
Temperature
6.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Australia Plate.
Near the boundary Australia ↔ Antarctica · about 1896 km away
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
Of 66 other entries for this area and period, 7 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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