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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Cocklebiddy, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 07:57:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Cocklebiddy, Western Australia (Australia) on August 12, 2026 at 07:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 07:57:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Cocklebiddy
Village
Cocklebiddy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.61870, 126.42480
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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.

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