Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Nyabing
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M2.8 Earthquake near Nyabing, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Nyabing, Western Australia (Australia) on March 22, 2026 at 23:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
7a295952d230f30656f204686f79f74fe0e1f85b
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 23:18:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Nyabing
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.74860,
117.96250
Temperature
15.4°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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