Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 2.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · South Yelbeni
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M2.6 Earthquake near South Yelbeni, Western Australia (Australia)
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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
ID
1c13c76f5c131ec4bfd03cfeff5f96544b04aa05
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 05:40:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.28120,
117.62220
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 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
Western Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 102 Catalogue entries
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