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M2.6 Depth: 2.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near South Yelbeni, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 05:40:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 05:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near South Yelbeni, Western Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 05:40:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
South Yelbeni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.28120, 117.62220
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 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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