M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 04:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2025 at 04:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-15 04:01:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

City

Victoria

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.15000, 146.29000

Temperature

9.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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Newer Volcanics Province

Distance: 335 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: -2900 ·Australia

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