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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near WESTERN AUSTRALIA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 15:55:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 15:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near WESTERN AUSTRALIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 15:55:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.20500, 121.73930
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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