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M3.9 Depth: 15.4 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Bularl di Wunami, Western Australia (Australia)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 18:09:29 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
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.

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