M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Shire of Baw Baw, Victoria (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 06:02:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Shire of Baw Baw, Victoria (Australia) on February 3, 2026 at 06:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-03 06:02:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

State

Victoria

City

Shire of Baw Baw

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.09000, 146.40000

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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