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M4.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Bularl di Wunami, Western Australia (Australia)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Bularl di Wunami, Western Australia (Australia) on May 11, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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