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M3.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Karlkurla, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 21:34:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Karlkurla, Western Australia (Australia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Australia: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 21:34:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Karlkurla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.73580, 121.44450
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to 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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