Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Shire Of Menzies
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M3.0 Earthquake near Shire Of Menzies, Western Australia (Australia)
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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
ID
1b886ed52d2d67b6d1e09ff7ed2c03adff01ed60
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 03:53:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.28000,
124.01000
Temperature
31.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper than 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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