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M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 04:57:58 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 04:57:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
City
Western Australia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.54000, 116.40000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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