Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Victoria
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M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR S.E. COAST OF AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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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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Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 230 Catalogue entries
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