Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 0.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Shire Of Gnowangerup
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M3.8 Earthquake near Shire Of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 23:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Shire Of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
2717ebf1422f98c09723afbe34c32f577e136832
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 23:02:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.80850,
117.95100
Temperature
22.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 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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