Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 1.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Shire of Gnowangerup
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M3.6 Earthquake near Shire of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Shire of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia) on April 9, 2026 at 04:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
97265e55285a6a6a10520a1c86f9c3405dcd77fb
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 04:36:26 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.82700,
117.92800
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 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
Australia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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