Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 4.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Beacon
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M3.3 Earthquake near Beacon, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Beacon, Western Australia (Australia) on October 8, 2026 at 16:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
856bf5bd440afee87c7f49458192ba806517f736
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-08 16:46:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Beacon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.50960,
117.81330
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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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