M2.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 05:30:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA (Australia) on August 3, 2025 at 05:30 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-03 05:30:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Australia

City

Victoria

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.17000, 141.79000

Temperature

11.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Newer Volcanics Province

Distance: 92 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: -2900 ·Australia

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