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Geoscience Australia5 May 2026

M3.1 earthquake, Laverton, WA

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded in Laverton, WA at a depth of 5 km, according to Geoscience Australia. It was the 173rd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more Geoscience Australia located in Australia in 2026, against 337 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M3.1

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Issued by
Geoscience Australia
Area
Laverton, WA
Magnitude
3.1 (local magnitude)
Depth
5.0 km
Time
2026-05-05 09:51:43 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
-28.816, 122.218
Official source
Geoscience Australia: the notice at its source

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