Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 2.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · South Yelbeni
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M1.8 Earthquake near South Yelbeni, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 09:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near South Yelbeni, Western Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 2 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
879db39dd5dd48f2737957d1940b7505953b6d0f
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 09:11:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.29570,
117.60320
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 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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