Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Victoria · Arawata
Country overviewAustralia · Victoria
M3.1 Earthquake near Arawata, Victoria (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On October 2, 2026 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Arawata, Victoria (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
Of 66 other entries for this area and period, 47 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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