Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 15.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western Australia · Bularl di Wunami
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M3.9 Earthquake near Bularl di Wunami, Western Australia (Australia)
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About this earthquake
On May 11, 2026 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Bularl di Wunami, Western Australia (Australia). With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b2d5ec8457d58e71233fccc3f84d1c3d089c12c8
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 18:09:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.84640,
125.68870
Depth profile
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Fitzroy Crossing Airport39.9 kmStraight-line distance
Australia · FIZ · YFTZ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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