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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Fimiston, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 04:59:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 04:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Fimiston, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 04:59:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Fimiston
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.78610, 121.50410
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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