Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Victoria · Allambee
Country overviewAustralia · Victoria
M3.1 Earthquake near Allambee, Victoria (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Allambee, Victoria (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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