Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 1.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Howick
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M2.5 Earthquake near Howick, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Howick, Western Australia (Australia) on July 7, 2026 at 13:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c3261e7c1cd000d3ec81375127b9b3fb597c7016
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 13:51:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.68080,
122.87760
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 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
Western Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 102 Catalogue entries
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