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M3.6 Depth: 1.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Shire of Gnowangerup, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 04:36:26 UTC Local time: —

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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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