Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tasmania
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M3.1 Earthquake near BASS STRAIT, AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On November 30, 2025 at 04:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near BASS STRAIT, AUSTRALIA (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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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