Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia
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M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On August 26, 2025 at 04:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
ce3a3412c50ce0442ca352efb303b5628901f9eb
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 04:57:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.54000,
116.40000
Temperature
14.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Karara Airport45.4 kmStraight-line distance
Australia · KQR · YKAR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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