Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Shire of Menzies
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M2.6 Earthquake near Shire of Menzies, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Shire of Menzies, Western Australia (Australia) on April 21, 2026 at 04:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
67ee39eaafaf96cba8e30da5c0384301ad20a656
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 04:27:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.62890,
119.88390
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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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