Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Shire Of Broome
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M2.8 Earthquake near Shire Of Broome, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On February 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Shire Of Broome, Western Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
0000aa610f8d22fef56a3a1d9db10033aa46f169
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-10 00:48:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.82000,
123.36000
Temperature
30.6°C
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
Western Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 102 Catalogue entries
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