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M3.3 Depth: 4.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Bencubbin, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 21:43:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Bencubbin, Western Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Australia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 21:43:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Australia
State
Western Australia
City
Bencubbin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.92490, 117.84130
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — close to 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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