Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Queensland
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M4.9 Earthquake near 20 km ENE of Booie, Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On August 15, 2025 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 20 km ENE of Booie, Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
651b51f5c521955c5966d30b666ee80e8e07dcd7
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-15 23:49:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-26.45750,
152.12700
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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