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M2.9 Depth: 6.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 09:40:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 09:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near WESTERN AUSTRALIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 09:40:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.82750, 117.94920
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 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

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