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M3.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Shire Of Menzies, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 03:53:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Shire Of Menzies, Western Australia (Australia) on February 7, 2026 at 03:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 03:53:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Shire Of Menzies
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.28000, 124.01000
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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