Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 2.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Widgiemooltha
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M1.9 Earthquake near Widgiemooltha, Western Australia (Australia)
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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
ID
0c58cbab1e8e0e838b1d2c5b9372fae8f34b71c5
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 21:36:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.27950,
121.64540
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 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
Western Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 102 Catalogue entries
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