Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia
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M3.8 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia) on September 7, 2025 at 11:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
92a6a04fc5278c5918489a565fca3267a4e1864c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 11:23:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.67000,
117.18000
Temperature
9.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower 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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