M4.6 earthquake - 62 km WNW of Merredin, Australia

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 62 km WNW of Merredin, Australia on 18 Aug 2024, 18:05 UTC at a depth of 8 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Perth, about 189 km away in Western Australia, Australia.