M2.5 Depth: 3.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Shire Of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 21:00:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Shire Of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia) on February 25, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than 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.

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