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M3.8 Depth: 0.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Shire Of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 23:02:42 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 km — shallower than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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