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M2.7 Depth: 15.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Durack, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 17:47:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Durack, Western Australia (Australia) on August 2, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Australia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 17:47:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Durack
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.91440, 127.62740
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — deeper 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

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