Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia
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M3.4 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On September 28, 2025 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
cb83894e5017cf763ad37cc3ea6abebf18ec6370
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 16:25:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.26000,
117.66000
Temperature
8.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Sep 28, 2025, 11:29 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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