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M3.1 Depth: 1.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kunjin, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 02:50:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Kunjin, Western Australia (Australia) on May 17, 2026 at 02:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 02:50:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Kunjin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.39800, 117.77800
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than 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

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