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M1.9 Depth: 2.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Widgiemooltha, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 21:36:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Widgiemooltha, Western Australia (Australia) on June 26, 2026 at 21:36 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 21:36:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Widgiemooltha
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.27950, 121.64540
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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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