Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Nyabing
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M2.9 Earthquake near Nyabing, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Nyabing, Western Australia (Australia) on February 14, 2026 at 05:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
5e8ac6c643f5a7f6f9aaf18215ca25c6d82e645e
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 05:25:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Nyabing
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.74000,
117.98000
Temperature
31.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 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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