Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia
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M2.6 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia) on April 22, 2025 at 22:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
b365f1f8242357c61b704bb373771d12fe2087d0
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-22 22:32:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.55000,
122.66000
Temperature
25.9°C
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
Western Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 102 Catalogue entries
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