Overview

• The earthquake struck just after 2 am AWST on July 29 at a shallow depth of about 1 km roughly 30 km south-east of Wyalkatchem in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt.
• With over 130 tremors recorded in the past year, this 4.8-magnitude event surpasses the previous 4.5 as the largest in the ongoing seismic sequence.
• Shaking was widely felt across south-western WA, including in Perth and as far away as Kalgoorlie, prompting hundreds of residents to log felt reports.
• No damage or injuries have been reported, though locals described strong rattling sensations and brief alarm when the quake hit during the night.
• Seven aftershocks have been detected and officials are urging continued public reporting to improve shaking-intensity maps and bolster emergency preparedness.