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M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 12:46:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Australia) on July 26, 2025 at 12:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 12:46:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
City
Western Australia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.29000, 117.65000
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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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