Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 2.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Wickepin
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M2.5 Earthquake near Wickepin, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On March 27, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Wickepin, 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
a68dc9d10a49e7d64c81cd8266a24bb51cab80ec
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 22:15:30 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.84700,
117.55310
Temperature
14.6°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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