Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Brookton
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M2.5 Earthquake near Brookton, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Brookton, Western Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
306bc50def63c1224190592f6260026d83677a0f
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 14:55:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.26710,
116.98330
Temperature
17.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Western Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 102 Catalogue entries
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