M2.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 18:42:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2025 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-26 18:42:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

City

Western Australia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.75000, 117.88000

Temperature

1.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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.

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