Moderate 4.5 quake hits near Merredin, Western Australia, Australia
4.5 quake 19 Aug 2:05 am (GMT +8)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Merredin, Western Australia, Australia, was reported only 12 minutes ago by Geoscience Australia (GeoAu), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in Australia. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 7 miles beneath the epicenter early morning on Monday, August 19th, 2024, at 2:05 am local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.
In South Yelbeni (pop. 29) located 8 miles from the epicenter, the quake should have been felt as light shaking.
Weak shaking might have been felt in North Baandee (pop. 40) located 12 miles from the epicenter, Kununoppin (pop. 49) 13 miles away, North Tammin (pop. 120) 22 miles away, Wyalkatchem (pop. 400) 25 miles away, Kellerberrin (pop. 960) 26 miles away, Bencubbin (pop. 230) 31 miles away, and Merredin (pop. 2,900) 32 miles away.
Other towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Cunderdin (pop. 890) located 43 miles from the epicenter.
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Earthquake data:
Date & time: Aug 19, 2024 02:05 am (Perth time) local time (18 Aug 2024 18:05 GMT)
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth: 11.3 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 31.26°S / 117.79°E (Trayning, Australia)
Primary data source: GeoAu
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