Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Cocklebiddy
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M2.8 Earthquake near Cocklebiddy, Western Australia (Australia)
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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
ID
b61ff8e1a3893994c03f475703d17bb32a9d80ce
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 07:57:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Cocklebiddy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.61870,
126.42480
Temperature
16.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
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
Western Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 102 Catalogue entries
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