Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia
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M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On November 19, 2025 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
629aafc3636184a39091635f863dc4337574e0e1
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 23:20:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.36000,
116.94000
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 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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