Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 1.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Kunjin
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M3.1 Earthquake near Kunjin, Western Australia (Australia)
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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
ID
0b79d09e6d5ef8fe7b4315f2370a5bc84954b58a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 02:50:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.39800,
117.77800
Temperature
18.5°C
Depth profile
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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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